Hiring Qualified Landscape Construction Team Leader
Location: Warrnambool & surrounds, Victoria
Overview
At Tower Hill Landscapes, we take pride in delivering high-quality landscaping projects while creating a friendly, enjoyable workplace where everyone works hard, supports each other and has a laugh.
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Team Leader who can confidently run projects, lead a small crew and keep work progressing without the Business Owner needing to be on-site.
Position Overview
Employment: Full-time permanent
Reports to: Business Owner
Team: Supervises 1–2 employees
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–3:30 pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Pay: $44–$48/hour plus super, depending on experience
Vehicle: Company vehicle provided after successful three-month probation
Key Responsibilities
Independently run landscaping projects from start to finish, working hands-on alongside the crew.
Lead 1–2 employees, organise daily tasks and keep the team productive.
Read plans, set out works, establish levels and maintain quality finishes.
Plan ahead for materials, tools, machinery and upcoming work.
Safely operate machinery and maintain safe working practices.
Monitor labour hours, minimise downtime and report potential delays.
Communicate professionally with clients, builders and the Business Owner.
Report variations and obtain approval before proceeding with additional-cost work.
Provide daily progress updates, photos and accurate Xero Me timesheets.
Keep jobsites, tools, machinery and workshop areas clean and organised.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Labour Productivity: At least 90% of allocated jobs or stages completed within budgeted labour hours, allowing for approved variations and external delays.
Quality: Fewer than 2% of completed jobs requiring callbacks due to workmanship defects.
Communication: 100% completion of daily timesheets, progress updates and timely reporting of issues and material requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Carpentry or another closely relevant construction trade qualification.
Minimum six years' practical landscaping or construction experience, including supervising workers.
Confident reading plans, setting out works, operating machinery and solving on-site problems.
Current manual driver's licence.
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Career Development
Ongoing training and development, with the opportunity to progress into an Operations Manager role as Tower Hill Landscapes grows.
Personal Attributes
Reliable, hardworking, organised, takes pride in quality workmanship, shows initiative, works well with others and has a good sense of humour.
How to Apply
Send us your résumé and a short introduction about yourself, your experience and why you'd be a good fit for Tower Hill Landscapes.
We'd love to hear from you!
Email your application to: tom@towerhilllandscapes.com