Horticulture Supervisor

We’re seeking an experienced Supervisor – Open Spaces to lead a team delivering essential services across pest plant control, vegetation management, and track maintenance.

Leading a team of approximately 16 people (including 8 Team Leaders and Trades Assistants), you’ll play a key role in ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on people, safety, and operational delivery. Your day will involve checking in with teams, ensuring resourcing is in place, coordinating daily work priorities, and supporting your

people in the field.

You’ll also contribute to auditing, PPE management, and health & safety, including injury management and promoting a positive team culture.

About You

You are a confident and approachable leader who enjoys working outdoors and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

You bring:

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience, ideally managing larger teams
• The ability to engage, communicate, and build strong relationships with your team
• A strong focus on driving positive team culture and safety outcomes
• Experience in open space, facilities, or vegetation maintenance environments

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of open space or outdoor contracting environments
• Experience in vegetation control, maintenance, or similar industries
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable (but not essential)

• Horticulture Level 2 qualification
• Grow Safe Certificate
• Forklift licence
• Chainsaw qualification (training can be provided)

What’s in it for You?

• Variety – no two days are the same
• Work outdoors, not tied to an office
• Ongoing learning and development through Ventia Academy
• Opportunities for career growth and progression
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and wellbeing

Why Ventia?

At Ventia, we’re committed to delivering essential services that keep communities maintained and looking their best. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where your leadership will make a real difference every day.

Applications close on 12 June 2026 at 12 noon

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.  

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 167582