Contract Manager

Location: Melbourne East & Inner East, VIC

Salary and perks: Above Industry expectations + Super + KPI Bonus + Work Ute, Phone & Laptop

Role Benefits: Fulltime Permanent Benefits, Weekly Pay, KPI Bonus & Career Growth

Work Type: Commercial Maintenance/Landscape Contract Management

About Solutions+:

At Solutions+ we create and maintain green spaces that make a real difference in communities and organisations. Backed by 30+ years in the industry, we bring experience, quality and pride to everything we do. We offer more than just a job; we invest in your growth. With ongoing training, career pathways, and a supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to build a long-term career and be recognised for the work you put in.

 Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 20+ staff delivering high-quality open space and grounds maintenance.
• Oversee a $3M+ contract, driving performance, profitability and service excellence.
• Manage turf maintenance programs, including the preparation and upkeep of sporting wickets.
• Build strong client relationships and act as the key point of contact for contract delivery.
• Oversee playground maintenance, inspections and ongoing service requirements.
• Coordinate minor infrastructure maintenance and improvement works across multiple sites.
• Support ecological management and environmental maintenance initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, scheduling, resource allocation and team development.
• Monitor budgets, labour costs, equipment and materials to achieve financial targets.
• Maintain exceptional safety, quality and compliance standards across all operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, service delivery and contract performance

What will you need?

• Experience in contract management, open space maintenance, horticulture, turf management or a related industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, develop and motivate a team across multiple sites.
• A current driver’s licence, manual or automatic.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills, with a focus on delivering outstanding service.
• The ability to manage budgets, resources and operational priorities effectively.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety, quality and environmental standards.
• A current National Police Check, or the ability to obtain one.
• A current Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one.

We’re here to help you grow, make an impact, and build a future you’re proud of. Join a team that values your ideas, supports your development, and recognises the work you put in. Apply today and include your up-to-date resume for our recruitment team to peruse. Be part of a team that brings the plus!