OPERATIONS MANAGER - Landscaping, Grounds Care & Field ServicesElement Queensland | Full-Time | QueenslandLead operations.
Grow the team.
Uphold the standard.Element Queensland is seeking an experienced and capable Operations Manager to lead day-to-day field operations across our landscaping, grounds maintenance, horticultural and related services.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role.
You will bring together people, planning, clients, resources and commercial awareness so our teams are well deployed, properly equipped and consistently deliver high-quality work.This is not a desk-based role managed through spreadsheets.
You will be visible across the business—supporting Team Leaders, visiting sites, resolving issues, setting priorities, and building the structure and accountability our field teams need to excel.The RoleReporting to the Director, you will be accountable for coordinating and improving Element Queensland's field operations.Plan and schedule multiple crews across multiple sitesCoordinate personnel, vehicles, plant and equipmentOversee landscaping, grounds maintenance and related field servicesSupport the delivery of contracts and projectsCoach and develop Team LeadersManage workforce performance and accountabilityLead recruitment, onboarding and workforce planningBuild strong operational relationships with clientsMonitor safety, quality and complianceIdentify and address operational risks earlyImprove productivity and resource utilisation.Maintain commercial awareness of labour, overtime,



rework and operating costs.Give the Director explicit visibility across operations.The Person we're looking forYou may be an Operations Manager, Contract Manager, Senior Supervisor or experienced field leader ready for broader responsibility.Ideally, your background will include:Experience in commercial landscaping and maintenanceExperience in grounds care and maintenanceExperience in horticultural servicesExperience in landscape constructionExperience in field-based services or contract service deliveryEqually important is proven experience leading people and managing competing operational priorities.Plan ahead instead of constantly reactingTake ownership and follow throughMake decisions with confidenceHold people accountable while retaining their respectBuild others' capability rather than doing everything yourself.Communicate clearly with field teams, management and clients.Handle difficult conversations when necessary.Understand the commercial impact of operational decisions.Bring solutions and recommendations, not just problems.Move confidently between field work, client meetings and management discussions.What Success Looks LikeSuccess means an operation that is well planned, visible and accountable.
Team Leaders understand expectations.
Crews have the right resources.
Clients receive what was promised.
Safety and quality standards remain high.
Issues are identified early and resolved at the right level.Our operating model is straightforward:The Director guides the business.The Operations Manager leads operations.Team Leaders lead their crews.
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📌 Operations Manager - Landscaping, Grounds Care & Field Services (Caboolture)
🏢 Element Queensland
📍 Caboolture