Job Description

At Solutions+, we believe in the positive power of great community spaces. We bring the plus for our customers, building and transforming landscapes to enhance communities, enrich lives and leave a lasting impact. With over 30 years in the landscaping industry behind us, Solutions+ brings together a wealth of experience, knowledge and skill.

We offer more than just a place to work. We believe every role is more than a job; it’s a path to progress, purpose, and personal growth. The plus also means we’re all in on you. From structured learning and leadership pathways to recognition, flexibility, and the support to thrive, we’re here to help you grow with purpose and build a career that lasts. We recognise the effort you put in, reward your progress, and invest in your development because your success shapes our success.

We are seeking a Team Leader with strong horticulture and grounds maintenance experience to lead a small team at a well-established retirement village in Croydon. This role is hands-on and involves supervising daily maintenance works, operating equipment, and ensuring the site is maintained to a high presentation standard.

So, what duties can you expect to do?

As Team Leader, you will combine strong leadership with technical expertise to ensure the retirement village grounds are maintained to an exceptional standard. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and machinery across the retirement village site.
• Lead a small team of trade assistants and grounds staff to complete daily maintenance tasks.
• Engage with residents and site management while representing Solutions+ professionally.
• Handle site paperwork including pre-starts, reports, Take 5s, and SWMS.
• Perform mowing, pruning, planting, mulching, and general horticultural work.
• Operate zero-turn ride-on mowers and other landscaping machinery.
• Use hand tools and powered equipment for grounds maintenance works.
• Maintain irrigation systems and check watering schedules.
• Identify areas for improvement and report maintenance issues.
• Assist with seasonal planting and garden upgrades.
• Check soil condition and apply fertilisers or treatments as required.
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure WHS compliance at all times.

What will you need?

• Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, or Sports Turf (required)
• Driver's licence (Manual or Automatic)
• National Police Check (required or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (required or willingness to obtain)

What we can we do for you?

• Training from some of the best in the industry
• Above award wages and penalty rates with regular pay reviews
• Uniforms provided - short sleeves and long sleeves sets
• Full time permanent benefits (Annual leave, Sick days and RDO's)
• Great work culture that will make you feel like one of the team on day one.
• Opportunities for career progression and continual development

We’re here to help you be the + and shape a future you’re proud of. To be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters, apply today. Click the Apply button below and be sure to include your up-to-date resume.

Join a team that brings the plus.