Multi-Site Parks & Gardens Leader - Sydney

Summit Open Space Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Open Space Services is seeking an experienced operational leader to own multi-site parks, gardens and horticultural contracts across Sydney Metro. You will drive contract delivery, build high-performing teams and strengthen client partnerships to deliver safe, efficient, and commercially successful operations.

This role blends horticultural expertise with strategic leadership, financial accountability and hands-on oversight to shape community green spaces and long-term care across Sydney.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience in senior operational or multi-site management within horticulture or related fields.
• Tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens Management or related discipline.
• Experience managing budgets and P&L performance.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management capability.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements and environmental compliance.
• Valid NSW driver licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of parks, gardens and horticultural maintenance contracts across Sydney Metro.
• Ensure SLAs and performance targets are consistently achieved.
• Manage budgets, P&L performance, forecasting and OPEX.
• Optimise workforce planning, scheduling, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Coach and develop Works Coordinators, Team Leaders, tradespeople and labourers.
• Champion zero-harm WHS culture and environmental/quality standards.
• Build trusted relationships with major clients, partners and local government.
• Support contract renewals, tenders and sustainable growth.

Skills

Senior ops leadership

Multi-site management

Budget & P&L

People leadership

Stakeholder management

WHS & environmental compliance

Driver licence

Education

Bachelors in Horticulture / Parks & Gardens

Job description

Summit Open Space Services is seeking an experienced operational leader to own multi-site parks, gardens and horticultural contracts across Sydney Metro. You will drive contract delivery, build high-performing teams and strengthen client partnerships to deliver safe, efficient, and commercially successful operations.

This role blends horticultural expertise with strategic leadership, financial accountability and hands-on oversight to shape community green spaces and long-term care across Sydney.