NSW State Manager – Parks & Gardens

About the opportunity:

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.

Apply now

If you are a commercially minded leader with deep horticultural knowledge and a passion for building capable teams, we would like to hear from you. Submit your application outlining your relevant leadership and multi-site operational experience.