Job Description

About Greater West Landscapes n

Greater West Landscapes (GWL) is a Western Sydney based commercial landscaping and civil construction company delivering projects for some of Sydney's leading developers, builders and government clients.

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Over the past 10 years we've grown significantly and today have a team of around 150 people. We expect to double again over the next five years.

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Our purpose is to build excellence that endures – for our people, our clients and our community.

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We are a people-first company. We don't treat people like a number. We are passionate about developing and promoting from within, we say it how it is, and we genuinely care about our people.

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Our culture is one of our greatest strengths. But as we've grown, our people systems and processes haven't always kept pace.

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Until now, responsibility for People & Culture has been shared across our senior leadership and administration teams. That's no longer enough for a business of our size or where we're heading.

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We're investing properly in People & Culture by creating a dedicated division and appointing an experienced leader to build it.

The Opportunity n

This is a newly created executive leadership role with the opportunity to shape GWL's People & Culture function from the ground up.

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Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll sit alongside the Divisional Leaders of our core business units as part of the Executive Leadership Group.

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You'll have a genuine seat at the table and the mandate to build the P&C; division properly – including its structure, systems, processes and, over time, your own team.

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Our culture has been built by people, not process, and we're proud of that.

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The challenge now is to put the right framework around what already makes GWL great, so our culture and people practices can scale as we grow from 150 to 300+ employees.

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This isn't a role for someone looking to inherit a finished HR function.

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We're looking for someone who enjoys building – someone equally comfortable discussing workforce strategy at the executive table, coaching a supervisor on site, working through a difficult employee matter, and designing the systems needed for our next stage of growth.

What You'll Lead Culture & Engagement n

Protect and strengthen GWL's culture as we grow. Turn our values into everyday behaviours,



lead onboarding and employee engagement, and stay genuinely connected to our people – both in the office and on site.

People Systems & Processes n

Build the foundations that will support a 300+ person business, including HR systems, policies, position descriptions, onboarding, employment documentation and meaningful people reporting.

Performance, Development & Leadership n

Build a consistent approach to performance and development across GWL, including regular manager check-ins and annual performance reviews.

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Develop transparent career pathways and internal training programs so our people can continue to grow with GWL and become leaders within our industry.

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Coach our supervisors, Project Managers and leaders to hold high standards while genuinely caring for their people.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning n

Partner with Divisional Leaders to understand future workforce requirements, recruit great people, strengthen our apprenticeship and trainee pathways, and develop succession plans for key positions.

Employee Relations n

Be the trusted adviser to our leaders on complex people matters including performance management, grievances, investigations and workplace issues.

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Handle difficult situations fairly, practically and promptly while helping our leaders become better people managers.

Compliance & Remuneration n

Own our people-related compliance across the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and employment contracts.

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Develop remuneration, recognition and retention approaches that reward contribution and help GWL remain a place great people want to join and stay.

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Work alongside our Safety team on injury management and return-to-work matters.

People Strategy n

Bring the people perspective to company planning and help the Executive Group understand how investment in our people supports GWL's long-term growth and performance.

About You n





You're an experienced People & Culture leader who genuinely puts people first – and backs that up with strong systems, accountability and structure.

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You're as comfortable on a construction site in hi-vis as you are around the executive table.

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You're a builder rather than simply a maintainer. You enjoy taking something good and making it better, and you're prepared to remain hands-on while the P&C; team grows around you.

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Ideally, you'll bring:

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- Significant experience across HR or People & Culture, including senior generalist or leadership experience
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- Experience building or substantially growing a People & Culture function, particularly within a scaling business
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- Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and employee relations
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- Demonstrated experience building practical performance, leadership development and employee engagement frameworks
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- Experience working across a mixed blue- and white-collar workforce
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- Construction, civil, landscaping or similar operational industry experience will be highly regarded
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- The confidence to challenge directly while caring personally – whether you're dealing with an apprentice, supervisor, Project Manager or Director
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- A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to operate in a fast-moving environment
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications, with AHRI membership well regarded
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What We Offer n

This is an opportunity to build something significant.

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You’ll receive:

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- An Executive Leadership Group position reporting directly to the General Manager
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- Genuine influence over the future direction of GWL
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- The mandate and leadership backing to build the People & Culture division properly
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- A strong existing culture to build on – not one you're being brought in to fix
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- The opportunity to build your own P&C; team as the business grows
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- Long-term career opportunity within a growing Western Sydney business
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- A flexible, outcomes-focused working environment, including the ability to work from home 1–2 days per week
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- Competitive salary package of $180,000–$200,000 + superannuation
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The role will primarily be based at our Badgerys Creek head office in Western Sydney, close to the new Western Sydney Airport.

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Greater West Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Head of People & Culture (Sydney)
🏢 Greater West Landscapes
📍 Sydney