Manager Open Space

Cumberland City Council; Cumberland City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland City Council in NSW is seeking an experienced professional to manage and lead delivery services for the Open Spaces division, including sports facilities, playgrounds, parks and grounds across the Cumberland area.

Reporting to the Executive Manager City Operations, the Manager City Open Spaces will lead a team of 100 staff, oversee budgets, drive service excellence and foster community engagement through quality outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related technical field or management.
• Experience in high level managing of delivery services in an operation-based organisation.
• Proven ability to deliver a range of services across a diverse spread of disciplines.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery services for the Open Spaces division.
• Oversee a division of over 100 staff across multiple facilities.
• Oversee financial management including budget preparation and maintenance.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Team supervision

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Education

Related technical/management degree

Job description

Cumberland City is one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant areas in NSW, known for its international food, welcoming community events and festivals, high-quality community programs and extensive networks of green spaces. Located at the entry point to Western Sydney, Cumberland City Council is experiencing significant growth, with its population estimated to reach over 340,000 by 2046.

With this unique offering and continued growth, Cumberland City Council is now seeking an experienced professional to manage and lead delivery services for their open spaces division.

About The Opportunity

The successful candidate will have strong delivery experience leading community-based services including sports facilities, recreational facilities, playgrounds, sports grounds, park maintenance and open space planning.

The Manager City Open Spaces will lead and manage a multi-disciplined customer focused division of over 100 dedicated staff working at established and new facilities across the Cumberland City Council area.

• Tertiary qualifications in a related technical field or management, combined with extensive relevant senior level experience
• Experience in high level managing of delivery services in an operation-based organisation
• Proven ability to deliver a range of services across a diverse spread of disciplines
• Supervisor ability, listening, co-ordinating, motivating, prioritising, assessing, problem solving, customer service and teamwork
• Ability to oversee the financial management of the Open Space team including budget preparation and maintenance
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the Local Government environment is desirable, but not essential.

Reporting into the Executive Manager City Operations, a competitive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate.

Closing Date

Applications must be received by 5.00pm AEST, Thursday 10 September 2026.

Please note that Cumberland City Council is not accepting applications for this role on behalf of Greenway Executive Partners.