Manager Landscaping

Newly created I Operational Leadership I Team development
- Drive Innovation in horticulture process I Share knowledge, best practices & insight
- Implement culture of continuous improvement I Foster a customer-centric culture.

**Summary**

Hands-on leadership, strong administrative capabilities, mentoring team members, managing detailed reporting & audit processes.**

**About ECH**

At ECH, we’re proud of what we do, how we work together and the impact that we have on people’s lives. We believe that our people drive our success and how we work together is as important as what we deliver. We are integrating work and life and embrace technology and new ways of working to support a new level of flexibility for our people.

We’re always in search of new ways to improve the lives of older South Australians. To achieve this, we grow our people. Everyone has the opportunity to grow, develop and build their career with ECH and to take part in continuous learning, because we know it makes us better. We also seek out and celebrate diversity in all its forms and tap into the richness of ideas, experiences and perspectives that it brings.

**About the Opportunity**

Join ECH as our Manager of Landscaping & Grounds, where you'll lead a diverse team in delivering exceptional grounds maintenance services across our communities. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate both planned and reactive maintenance operations, ensuring consistently high standards while building a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Your responsibilities will span strategic planning, resource coordination, team development, and quality assurance, making this an ideal opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who excels at both operational management and people development.

You'll oversee comprehensive audit processes, drive efficiency improvements, and ensure all services meet rigorous quality standards. Working closely with various stakeholders, you'll be instrumental in implementing customer-focused systems and fostering a culture of service excellence that aligns with our organisational values and objectives.

Experience first-hand how your leadership can transform our grounds maintenance services while making a meaningful impact on our clients' lives.

**About You**

You are an experienced leader with a proven track record in horticulture and grounds maintenance management.

Your technical expertise is matched by your exceptional ability to develop and mentor teams, creating an environment where staff feel empowered to deliver their best work. Strong communication skills come naturally to you, enabling you to build productive relationships with clients, staff, and stakeholders at all levels.

Your strategic approach to service delivery is complemented by your analytical mindset and attention to detail.

You thrive on implementing process improvements and have a keen eye for identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency. Most importantly, you share our commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our clients and understand the importance of maintaining high standards in everything we do.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Qualifications in horticulture
- Experience leading teams
- Project management qualifications and/or experience
- Drivers Licence
- Good understanding of resource planning for landscaping works and projects.

**Desirable**:

- Budgeting experience.
- Experience managing multiple sites.

**Some Perks for You**

As part of a not-for-profit organisation, you will be able to salary package up to $18,549 per year to reduce your tax.

You will be provided with full training and support including all equipment that is required to succeed in this role.

If you need more reasons to join ECH, have a look through our website to see the amazing ways in which we support ageing South Australians.

Applications close: Friday 24th January 2025

Please note we will be reviewing applicants as they come in and will act quickly to secure the right person.