Cumberland City Council

Manager Open Space

Cumberland City is one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant areas in NSW, known for its international food, welcoming community events and festivals, high-quality community programs and extensive networks of green spaces. Located at the entry point to Western Sydney, Cumberland City Council is experiencing significant growth, with its population estimated to reach over 340,000 by 2046.

With this unique offering and continued growth, Cumberland City Council is now seeking an experienced professional to manage and lead delivery services for their open spaces division.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will have strong delivery experience leading community-based services including sports facilities, recreational facilities, playgrounds, sports grounds, park maintenance and open space planning.

The Manager City Open Spaces will lead and manage a multi-disciplined customer focused division of over 100 dedicated staff working at established and new facilities across the Cumberland City Council area.

As an experienced community oriented and customer focused senior leader, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related technical field or management, combined with extensive relevant senior level experience
• Experience in high level managing of delivery services in an operation-based organisation
• Proven ability to deliver a range of services across a diverse spread of disciplines
• Supervisor ability, listening, co-ordinating, motivating, prioritising, assessing, problem solving, customer service and teamwork
• Ability to oversee the financial management of the Open Space team including budget preparation and maintenance
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the Local Government environment is desirable, but not essential.

Reporting into the Executive Manager City Operations, a competitive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate.

Further information:

For a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion please call Kelly Mico at Greenway Executive Partners on 02 9000 1108 or email [email protected]

How to apply:

To apply please email [email protected] quoting reference OS – 2026.

Applications should include a current CV and cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the essential criteria in the position description.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for consideration.

Closing date:

Applications must be received by5.00pm AEST, Thursday 10 September 2026through Greenway Executive Partners.

Please note that Cumberland City Council is not accepting applications for this role on behalf of Greenway Executive Partners.