Manager Recreation, Environment & Facilities (Hilltops region)

Hilltops Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5% CLA

Leaseback vehicle option

Relocation assistance

LG State Award entitlements

Job summary

Hilltops Council seeks an experienced Manager Recreation, Environment & Facilities to lead open spaces, environmental programs and facilities across the Hilltops region.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee maintenance and capital works, and provide specialist environmental advice to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with legislative and community expectations. Applications close 5pm on 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader with broad environmental/recreation experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive programs

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and continuous improvement of open spaces, environmental programs and facilities.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams; oversee maintenance and capital works programs.
• Provide specialist environmental advice across Council and ensure safety, efficiency and compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Open spaces management

Environmental programs

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science / Recreation / Asset Management

Job description

(Permanent, full-time – 70 hours per nine-day fortnight)

• Lead Council’s Recreation, Environment & Facilities division, delivering high-quality services and outcomes for communities across the Hilltops region.
• Attractive remuneration package between $135k and $150k p.a. + 3.5% CLA + leaseback vehicle option + potential relocation benefit, with other benefits and entitlements under the Local Government State Award.
• Excellent leadership opportunities, professional development, health and wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to influence the future management of Council’s environmental, recreational & community assets.

As our Manager Recreation, Environment & Facilities, you will lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Council’s open spaces, environmental programs and facilities. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee maintenance and capital works programs, provide specialist environmental advice across Council and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with legislative and community expectations.

This is a key leadership position within the Infrastructure Directorate, responsible for driving environmental initiatives, managing community assets and supporting the delivery of Council’s Operational Plan and strategic objectives. Our ideal applicant will be an experienced people leader with strong environmental or recreation-related expertise, excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 2 November 2026.