Grounds Team Leader
$36.39 per hour | Full Time
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
Ready to lead the team that keeps Sea World looking spectacular? If you love rolling up your sleeves, inspiring a team, and take pride in seeing your work enjoyed by our guests? Then this role is for you! As a Grounds Team Leader, you’ll guide, coach and support your team to keep our parks pristine, safe and enhancing the world-class grounds of Sea World.
Key Responsibilities
Ready to dig in, lead the team, and keep our grounds looking pristine? You’ll be:
• Leading and scheduling Grounds team members to complete daily maintenance and landscaping tasks
• Coordinating inspections, maintenance, and ride envelope checks to ensure VRTP standards are met
• Managing rosters, prioritizing workloads, and supporting the Grounds Supervisor with operational planning
• Training and mentoring team members in the safe and effective use of tools, vehicles, and machinery
• Leading hard and soft landscaping activities including concreting, fencing, paving, turf, and drainage work
• Assisting with pest, weed, and disease control programs
• Maintaining cleanliness across all park areas, including waste, drains, gutters, and gardens
• Supporting sustainability initiatives such as water conservation and environmentally friendly landscaping
• Stepping up to lead in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor, including managing contractors and daily communications
• Promoting teamwork, safety, and professionalism across the department
What We’re Looking For
Grab your gloves, put on your leaderships hat on and bring your passion for the outdoors. You’ll bring:
• Previous leadership experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance
• Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Arboriculture, Sports Turf Management, or Structural Landscaping; or 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Manual QLD Driver’s License and Chainsaw License (essential)
• A minimum of four of the following licenses: Forklift, Bobcat, Backhoe, Front End Loader, EWP, Working at Heights, Tractor, ACDC License, MR Truck License, Telescopic Handler, or Boat License (Sea World)
• Strong knowledge of OHS standards and safe work practices
• Experience with concreting, fencing repairs, paving, turf installation, and irrigation systems
• Confidence working in varied weather conditions and around domestic or wild animals
• Strong communication and leadership skills to motivate and support your team
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; SAP or Maximo experience desirable
Why You’ll Love It
If you love working outdoors, leading a team, and taking pride in picture-perfect presentation, this is the role for you! You’ll spend your days surrounded by nature, keeping our parks looking beautiful and welcoming for every guest. From lush landscapes to creative landscaping projects, you’ll play a key role in shaping the look and feel of our iconic parks. It’s a hands-on leadership role where you can grow your career, work with great people, and see the real impact of your efforts every single day.
Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!
At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.
Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!
