Head of Grounds Maintenance

BETTER EXPERIENCES, BETTER OUTCOMES

It's an exciting time to be joining GJK Facility Services - we have grown significantly over recent years and are transforming for future growth and opportunities to help our customers and people.

We are a leading provider of facility services, committed to provider better experiences and better outcomes to our customers and our people.

Our core service offerings are cleaning, grounds, restoration, maintenance and facility support services, with experience across a diverse range of markets, including education, government, health, commercial, transport and industrial.

With a national footprint and workforce of over 4,000, a strong focus on safety, long-standing customer relationships and over 40 years of experience, we are a purpose-led organisation.

We are a diverse family, supporting each other to do our best and help make a difference. 

We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of Grounds Maintenance to lead and grow our National Grounds Maintenance Division.

This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing the delivery, performance and growth of our grounds maintenance and open spaces services portfolio.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Grounds Maintenance business nationally.

You will be responsible for shaping the division's growth strategy, ensuring exceptional customer outcomes, leading high-performing teams and identifying opportunities to expand market presence and service capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead GJK's national Grounds Maintenance division, building a scalable and profitable service line
• Develop and execute growth strategies that drive revenue, customer retention and EBIT outcomes
• Identify and secure integrated service opportunities across GJK's existing customer portfolio
• Lead business development activities, major bids, tenders and strategic customer relationships
• Oversee the delivery of grounds maintenance, landscaping, arboriculture and environmental services nationally
• Implement operating models, systems and governance frameworks to support sustainable growth
• Manage divisional budgets, financial performance and profitability targets
• Build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety and service excellence
  

About You

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, , Arboriculture or Environmental Services
• Experience within the grounds maintenance, government, education, commercial property, or related sectors is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success building, growing or transforming a business unit, division or service offering
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability and P&L performance
• A track record of winning and retaining contracts while developing strong customer relationships
• Experience leading large operational teams across multiple sites and regions
• Strategic thinker with the ability to turn growth opportunities into sustainable business outcomes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and building capability from the ground up
• A collaborative and influential leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing organisation with real impact across national operations
• Opportunity to build and lead a new national Grounds Maintenance division
• Work closely with the CEO and play a key role in shaping GJK's growth strategy
• Collaborative and supportive Executive Leadership Team
• Attractive executive remuneration package, including salary packaging benefits
• Access to professional development and leadership programs through the GJK Training Academy
• Complimentary access to our on-site gym at Head Office
• Access to exclusive retail discounts, rewards and employee benefits
  

Apply Now

If you're an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for growth, customer success and building businesses from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

GJK is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Any information provided to GJK Facility Services with respect to your application will be accessible only to those involved in the recruitment process. It will be used only for the purposes of recruitment and will be held securely.

To apply for this role please click on the 'apply' link and complete the online application.