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Leading Hand / Junior Foreman (Commercial Landscaping)

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Posted 6 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland

Salary

$45 - $60 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a respected, family-owned landscaping company in Brisbane focused on high-quality commercial projects across SEQ.
  • The role is for a Leading Hand/Junior Foreman with a salary range of $45 - $60 per hour based on experience.
  • Candidates should be trade-qualified landscapers with a strong work ethic and at least a few years of experience in the landscaping field.
  • The position involves leading day-to-day operations on job sites, working hands-on with a small crew, and coordinating with builders and site managers.
  • This is a stable, long-term role offering opportunities for progression while working on diverse and significant commercial projects.

Join a well-established landscaping company deliveringhigh-quality commercial projects across SEQ. With a strong pipeline of ongoingwork, were looking for a capable Leading Hand/Junior Foreman to join the Brisbaneteam.

About the Company

Our client is a respected, family-owned commerciallandscaping business working across Brisbane and SEQ. They partner with majorbuilders and developers on a wide variety of projects, including high-risesurrounds, townhouse communities, schools, industrial estates, aged-carefacilities and government infrastructure.

With multiple projects underway, they are seeking ahands-on, reliable operator to step into a key role within the team.

What’s on Offer

  • $45 - $60 per hour depending on experience.
  • Steady 40 - 45 hours per week.
  • Overtime available.
  • Supportive owner with weekly site visits and dailycommunication.
  • Stable long-term role with opportunities for progression.
  • Work across diverse, high-quality commercial projects.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who has completedtheir landscaping trade and is ready to step up into a leadership role whilestill working on the tools.

You will:

  • Lead day-to-day operations on commercial job sites
  • Work with a small crew (typically you + 1 labourer +machinery)
  • Operate small machinery (posi, excavator etc.)
  • Carry out drainage works, irrigation basics and soiling up
  • Set out plants and read landscape plans
  • Liaise with builders/site managers
  • Coordinate materials, deliveries and forward-planning
  • Maintain site quality, safety and presentation

This is not a desk or site-shed role - it’s an active,outdoors position leading by example.

Projects You’ll Work On

Typical work includes:

  • High-rise and townhouse developments.
  • New school builds and extensions.
  • Department of Housing projects.
  • Police stations and public infrastructure.
  • Commercial and industrial sites.

Work is Brisbane-based, with only minimal Gold Coast travel.



Requirements

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Trade-qualified landscaper (or similar).
  • Strong work ethic, reliable, trustworthy.
  • Physically fit and enjoys hands-on work.
  • Competent with machinery and general landscape construction.
  • Confident reading plans and setting out works.
  • Comfortable dealing with builders and subbies.
  • Keen for long-term growth and progression.
  • Plant knowledge (incl. botanical names) is highly regarded.


Benefits

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your landscapingcareer, click Apply Now.

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