Team Leader - Native Vegetation

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivering services across Native Vegetation within the City of Port Phillip municipality. This role is responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and coordinate multiple operational teams to ensure efficient, safe and high-quality service delivery.
• Plan, schedule and monitor daily works across native vegetation management, playground maintenance and renovations, infrastructure maintenance and mulching programs.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and client expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, providing regular updates on operational activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including operational performance, safety and stakeholder updates.
• Lead, mentor and develop Team Leaders and field staff through regular coaching, performance reviews and ongoing support.
• Promote and implement safe work practices, fostering a strong safety-first culture across all teams.
• Conduct regular WHS inspections, identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Proactively raise workplace health and safety matters with the Operations Manager and WHS Advisor.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

About You

• Diploma of Conservation and Land Management or a related qualification.
• Demonstrated experience supervising multiple operational teams within open space maintenance or similar service-based contracts.
• Strong understanding of native vegetation management, playground maintenance, infrastructure maintenance and open space operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Valid National Police Check or willingness to obtain, White Card, Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain, Driver's Licence and ChemCert / ACUP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive salary package.
• Tool of Trade Vehicle with fuel card.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Social events.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Supportive management team.
• Ongoing leadership and safety training programs.
• Work with Australia's leading green space management company.

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature. Our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.

How to Apply

Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.