At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a crew in maintaining Sydney's landscapes while getting hands-on with the tools.
- Company: Join Australian Facilities Group, a leader in facilities management.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Full-time role with real responsibility and opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Take ownership of major sites and grow your leadership skills in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Must have a relevant trade qualification and experience in landscape maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Australian Facilities Group – Sydney CBD NSW
Multiple Positions Available – Sydney Metro & Western Sydney
Ready to lead a crew, run the day, and take ownership of some of Sydney's biggest sites? AFL is after experienced, switched-on Team Leaders to head up our grounds and landscape maintenance crews across Sydney. This is a working leadership role — you'll be on the tools with your crew as well as running the day. We're after qualified people who can lead a crew and run a site safely. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading a small crew day to day — allocating tasks, setting the pace, and keeping works on program
- Getting stuck in on the tools with the crew — mowing, edging, mulching, pruning, weed control, irrigation checks, litter and waste removal
- Running pre-starts, toolbox talks and SWMS sign-ons — making sure every job starts safe, every day
- Owning site quality — checking works meet standard before you leave and keeping clients happy
- Managing plant, equipment and materials — set-up, safe operation, maintenance checks and pack-down
- Mentoring and training trades assistants and apprentices, and bringing them up to standard
- Reporting hazards, near-misses, incidents and equipment faults — and following through
- Capturing works-completed records, photos and site notes
- Being the point of contact on site and working in with your supervisor / operations manager
What you'll bring:
- A relevant trade qualification — Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent (essential)
- Solid experience in grounds or landscape maintenance, with leading-hand or crew leadership experience
- The ability to run a crew — organise the day, delegate, and keep people motivated and on task
- A genuine safety-first mindset and the confidence to pull someone up when something's not right
- A current driver's licence (essential)
- Relevant tickets — chemical handling (AQF3 / spraying), chainsaw, plant and machinery — or the willingness to get them fast
- Physical fitness — this is a hands-on, outdoors role in all weather
- Ability to pass site access / security screening for government and defence sites where required
What's on offer:
- Full-time, ongoing leadership role with real responsibility and a genuine path to grow
- A competitive rate reflecting your experience and tickets
- Well-maintained gear, quality plant, and a business that takes safety seriously
- Ongoing training, ticket support and career development
- A supportive team
Operations Team Leader in Sydney employer: Australian Facilities Group
Australian Facilities Projects (AFP) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where experienced Project Managers can thrive. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and client outcomes, employees benefit from a diverse project portfolio, supportive leadership, and ample opportunities for career development. Join AFP to take ownership of impactful projects while being part of a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
Australian Facilities Group Recruitment Team
