Landscaping/Grounds Manager

The Comiskey Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Eatons Hill Hotel, part of The Comiskey Group, seeks an accomplished Landscaping/Grounds Manager to lead the strategic management and presentation of our outdoor spaces and event environments. Reporting to senior leadership, you will direct grounds operations, supervise staff and contractors, and ensure immaculate presentation year‑round across lawns, gardens and outdoor event areas.

The ideal candidate will hold turf management or horticulture qualifications, 3–5 years’ grounds experience, and

Qualifications

• Qualification in Turf Management or Horticulture will be highly regarded.
• 3–5 years’ experience in grounds or greenkeeping management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of irrigation systems and turf care practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and event periods.
• High attention to detail and pride in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, and outdoor event spaces.
• Develop and implement seasonal turf and garden maintenance programs.
• Supervise and coordinate grounds staff and contractors.
• Manage irrigation systems, fertilization, and pest control.
• Maintain equipment servicing schedules.
• Monitor budgets, supplies, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Irrigation systems

Turf management

Attention to detail

Education

Turf Management qualification

Horticulture qualification

Tools

Irrigation systems

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Eatons Hill Hotel, one of Queensland’s most awarded hospitality and entertainment destinations, is seeking an accomplished Landscaping/Grounds Manager to lead the strategic management and presentation of our extensive landscaped and event environments.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned turf and landscape professional to shape and elevate the outdoor aesthetic of a high-profile venue renowned for excellence in guest experience, large-scale events, and premium presentation.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior leadership, you will provide strategic direction and operational oversight across all grounds, turf, and landscaped areas. You will lead a dedicated team, manage resources and implement best-practice horticultural and environmental standards, to ensure immaculate presentation year-round.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, and outdoor event spaces
• Develop and implement seasonal turf and garden maintenance programs
• Supervise and coordinate grounds staff and contractors
• Manage irrigation systems, fertilization, and pest control
• Maintain equipment and machinery servicing schedules
• Monitor budgets, supplies, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental standards

About You

• Qualification in Turf Management, Horticulture, or related discipline will be highly regarded
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in grounds or greenkeeping management
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of irrigation systems and turf care practices
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and event periods
• High attention to detail and pride in presentation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive and dynamic team environment
• Opportunity to work at a leading hospitality venue

About The Comiskey Group

With over two decades of industry leadership, The Comiskey Group has built a reputation for delivering exceptional property and venue environments across Queensland. Our commitment to presentation, sustainability, and operational excellence underpins everything we do.

The Comiskey Group are a family-owned company based in Brisbane's north, known for playing big in the world of entertainment, hotels and construction. The group have become Queensland's most awarded hospitality business, operating world-class venues; Sandstone Point Hotel, Eatons Hill Hotel and The Doonan. The Comiskey Group's portfolio of businesses include BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort, Samford Hotel, Eumundi Brewery, The Imperial Hotel and Dakabin Hotel. There has never been a better time to join the group! Set to double the size of their portfolio in the next couple of years, it's a time of rapid growth and opportunity. Upcoming projects include; Country Club Hotel and Aura Hotel.