State Manager

At Green by Nature we create and maintain green spaces that bring communities together. Across Australia and New Zealand our teams deliver landscape maintenance sports turf horticulture irrigation and construction services that enhance the environments where people live work and play.

We are seeking a commercially focused and strategically minded State Manager to lead our NSW & ACT operations. This role is responsible for driving operational performance financial outcomes systems optimisation and data-led decision making across a diverse portfolio of contracts and services.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced operational executive who thrives in a high-performance environment and is passionate about improving business performance through strong financial management operational governance and scalable systems.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive General Manager the State Manager is accountable for the overall commercial operational and financial performance of the NSW & ACT business units.

Leading a large geographically dispersed workforce through Operations Managers Client Account Managers Project Managers and support teams you will ensure all services are delivered safely efficiently profitably and in alignment with contractual and operational standards.

A key focus of the role is driving operational excellence through structured systems KPI governance workforce optimisation financial discipline and performance analytics. You will use data insights to support strategic decision making improve productivity maximise contract performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth.

You will also play a critical role in stakeholder engagement business development risk management and long-term operational strategy while fostering a culture of accountability performance and continuous improvement.

Why Join Green by Nature

• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing and evolving organisation
• Influence operational strategy financial performance and long-term business growth
• Lead high-performing teams across diverse service portfolios
• Collaborative and values-driven culture focused on accountability and excellence
• Competitive remuneration package and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee operational delivery across sports turf irrigation construction and horticultural services across NSW & ACT
• Drive financial performance through strong P&L management budgeting forecasting cost control and operational efficiency initiatives
• Develop and implement systems governance frameworks and operational controls to improve consistency productivity and scalability
• Utilise operational and financial data KPI reporting and performance analytics to support strategic and commercial decision making
• Monitor contract performance workforce utilisation and service delivery metrics to optimise profitability and operational outcomes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency client satisfaction and financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders and industry partners to support retention and growth
• Support business development initiatives tender opportunities and strategic expansion activities
• Lead coach and develop operational leadership teams while fostering a strong culture of accountability safety and performance
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations safety standards and organisational policies across all operations

To Be Successful You Will Bring

• 5 years senior leadership experience within landscape horticulture turf construction facilities management or related operational industries
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale multi-site operations with full financial and operational accountability
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets forecasting financial reporting and contract profitability
• Proven capability implementing systems operational frameworks KPI reporting and process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability with a focus on operational performance and business outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement leadership and communication skills
• Qualifications in Turf Management Horticulture Park Maintenance Business Operations Management or related disciplines preferred
• Passion for developing high-performing teams and delivering measurable operational and commercial outcomes

Our Values

At Green by Nature our people contribute to a positive values-driven culture:

• Accountability We take ownership deliver results and uphold high standards
• Bravery We embrace challenges innovation and continuous improvement
• Care We support our people clients and communities with passion and professionalism

If you are a commercially driven operational leader with a passion for systems performance and data-led decision making we would love to hear from you.