Regional Manager (Grounds Maintenance)

About Us

Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand.

Our Grounds & Open Spaces division is a leading provider of commercial grounds and turf maintenance services, including mowing, horticulture, landscaping, and irrigation design and installation. We partner with high-profile clients across the private and public sectors such as federal and local governments, educational institutions, sports facilities, parks, and commercial enterprises to deliver exceptional grounds management solutions.

We encourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. Join the Programmed team today.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Regional Manager to join our Grounds & Open Spaces Team. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts across the north-west of Victoria, delivering comprehensive grounds management solutions to a range of private and public sector clients. You will ensure the successful and safe delivery of operations by effectively managing assets, personnel, and scheduling, while driving new business development to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability.

This permanent full-time position is based in Sunshine West, VIC offering you the chance to apply your management and leadership skills while driving operational excellence and growth. You will also play a key role in asset management, compliance, and safety across the region.

Some of the key benefits of the position and employment at Programmed include:

• Competitive salary package + vehicle allowance


• Opportunities for career development and progression


• Flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance


• Paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a benefits program with great discounts

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee north-west Victorian region of Grounds & Open Spaces business.


• Ensuring that staff are trained to safely and efficiently use equipment and resources.


• Supporting business growth through customer management and cross-selling activities.


• Reviewing and approving estimates to ensure profitability and operational efficiency.


• Managing compliance and safety standards across all operations.


• Profit & loss budget management.


• Delivering exceptional client service by regularly visiting sites, addressing any issues, and ensuring projects are completed to client expectations.

About You

To excel in this role, you will have a proven background in the grounds management industry (gardening/horticulture, turf, landscaping, irrigation etc) coupled with strong management skills. Your ability to manage people, assets, and operational schedules will be key to your success. A passion for business development and customer satisfaction is essential. Additionally, you will demonstrate and possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification is advantageous but not essential; relevant experience will be considered.


• Demonstrated management experience including P&L responsibility.

• Highly developed communication and strong stakeholder engagement ability.


• Strong asset management and compliance experience.


• A proactive approach to business development and client relationships.

• Cultural alignment with our core values: Safety Leadership, Care & Empathy, Customer Service, and Diversity, Inclusion & Equality.

Work With Us

Submit your application today and join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers, and great communities.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.