Parks And Bushland Conservation Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time

**_Join our Dynamic Parks and Natural Areas Team We're expanding our team and are looking for dedicated individuals to join _**_us. Help us protect, maintain and enhance our Shire's Sport Precincts, Tree Canopy, Parks and Bushland areas. _**_If you love making a positive community impact, we may have a role for you_**

**Parks and Bushland Conservation Manager**:
**Lead with purpose. Shape vibrant, sustainable green spaces for your community.**

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for natural environments and community wellbeing? Join Sutherland Shire Council as our Parks and Bushland Conservation Manager and take the lead in delivering innovative programs that protect, enhance and activate the Shire's parks, bushland, and community nursery portfolio.
- Lead a high-performing team delivering real impact across parks, bushland and natural assets.
- Drive strategy and innovation in land conservation, nursery operations and community partnerships.
- Grow your career within a progressive Council that values leadership, accountability and the natural environment.

**About the Role**:
In this key leadership role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of parks, bushland areas and community nursery operations. You'll lead a large team, contractors and volunteers to ensure programs are delivered safely, sustainably and in line with best-practice and community expectations.

You will be responsible for strategic planning, resource and budget management, team development and program performance—ensuring our natural spaces are healthy, resilient and accessible for generations to come.

**Who We're Looking For**:
You will have proven skills in planning and delivering complex natural area management and parks programs, with strong budgeting and performance monitoring experience. Expertise in aligning services with legislation and best practice is essential.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills are required, along with a commitment to innovation, sustainability and building trusted relationships within the community and Council.

This is your opportunity to champion the future of public open space while guiding a dedicated team committed to sustainability, conservation, and service excellence.

**How to Apply**:

- cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and addressing the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages)
- current and detailed resume.

**Applications close 11.59pm: 15 June 2025**

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.

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