At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead parks and gardens operations, ensuring top-notch service delivery and team performance.
- Company: Join a leading organisation dedicated to maintaining Sydney's green spaces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values sustainability and community engagement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Sydney's parks while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in operational management and a relevant tertiary qualification.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced operational leader to take ownership of multi-site parks, gardens and horticultural contracts across Sydney Metro.
In this role, you will lead contract delivery, develop high-performing teams, strengthen client partnerships and drive safe, efficient and commercially successful operations.
This is an opportunity to combine your horticultural expertise with strategic leadership, financial accountability and hands‑on operational oversight.
What you’ll be responsible for
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of parks, gardens and horticultural maintenance contracts.
- Ensure service level agreements and performance targets are consistently achieved.
- Manage budgets, P&L performance, forecasting and operational expenditure.
- Optimise workforce planning, scheduling, resources and subcontractor performance.
- Coach and develop Works Coordinators, Team Leaders, tradespeople and labourers.
- Champion a zero-harm culture and maintain strong WHS, environmental and quality standards.
- Build trusted relationships with major clients, commercial partners and local government stakeholders.
- Support contract renewals, tender submissions and sustainable business growth.
What you’ll bring
- At least seven years’ experience in senior operational or multi-site management within horticulture, commercial landscaping, turf management or open-space facilities.
- Tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens Management or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and P&L performance.
- Strong people leadership, coaching and stakeholder management capability.
- Sound knowledge of commercial horticultural maintenance, WHS requirements and environmental compliance.
- A valid NSW driver licence and White Card.
Why this role?
- Lead diverse, multi-site operations across the Sydney Metro region.
- Shape team culture, service quality and commercial performance.
- Work closely with senior leaders, clients and local government stakeholders.
- Contribute to the presentation, sustainability and long-term care of important community green spaces.
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NSW State Manager – Parks & Gardens in Sydney employer: Summit Open Space Services
At Summit Open Space Services, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering full-time job security and competitive pay for our Mechanics at the St Marys depot. Our supportive team culture emphasises safety and quality workmanship, while providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Join us to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, all within a vibrant and innovative environment that values your contributions.
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