Senior Open Space Contract Director: Lead City Parks

Green By Nature; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Contract Director to lead the City of Port Phillip Open Space contract. This senior role combines strategic direction, commercial accountability, and operational oversight to deliver safe, high-quality grounds maintenance and landscape services.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will build a high-performing contract management team, strengthen client relationships with council stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across programmed and

Qualifications

• Experience leading large contract teams in open space, infrastructure or facilities management.
• Proven track record of managing budgets, forecasts and pricing.
• Strong stakeholder and senior client relationship management.
• Ability to shape service delivery and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contract management team for the City of Port Phillip Open Space contract.
• Develop partnerships with council stakeholders and manage KPIs and escalations.
• Oversee scoping, estimating and pricing of variations and improvements.
• Coach the leadership team and foster accountability, collaboration and care.
• Ensure safe, high-quality services and effective risk management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract management

Open space management

Budgeting & forecasting

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Contract Director to lead the City of Port Phillip Open Space contract. This senior role combines strategic direction, commercial accountability, and operational oversight to deliver safe, high-quality grounds maintenance and landscape services.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will build a high-performing contract management team, strengthen client relationships with council stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across programmed and