Executive Manager Turf

4 weeks ago

East Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Cricket Club Full time

**Executive Manager Turf**: East Melbourne VIC, Australia

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**Executive Manager Turf**
- Key Leadership role at the iconic MCG
- Work with state of the art technology
- Utilise your deep knowledge of turf and pitch
- Ensure the MCC continues to deliver world-class arenas

**Who are we?**

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has the public responsibility of managing one of the largest and the most successful stadiums in Australia and the world - the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The MCG is more than just a stadium, it's an Australian icon and a meeting place for generations past, present and future.

In order to remain at the forefront as Australia's leading arena, a rare opportunity has arisen to join our Arenas Team at the Melbourne Cricket Club, in the role of Executive Manager Turf. This team is responsible for ensuring that all playing surfaces managed by the MCC are operationally ready for each event held. Which include the MCG, Albert Ground, Hawthorn & Glen Street Bowls Club and Beaumaris Secondary College.

**About the role**
Reporting to the General Manager - Facilities, the role is responsible for key elements including:

- Leading and developing the MCC Arenas team and Outside Venues;
- Ensuring the turf and pitch operations at the MCG and its other venues are prepared for use to the highest national and international standards;
- Strategic oversight and expertise in worldwide turf development, and
- Preparation of board reports and key stakeholder engagement both internally and externally

**About You**
We are looking for a collaborative leader who leads by example and can build relationships at all levels including working with the executive team.

Essential experience & skills include:

- Proven leadership of a large and diversely located team;
- Strong experience in managing research and development projects in this field, coupled with expertise in soil, irrigation and plant health at a strategic level, and
- Turf Specialist that ideally has a Tertiary qualifications in Turf/Horticulture Management

Please note given the nature of this role, flexibility is a requirement as it includes working a number of event days, after business hours, weekends and public holidays each year.

If you would like to work for an iconic organisation where you can contribute strategically to the success of Australia's greatest stadium, take your turf career to the next level, and have the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you.

**Please note, agency submissions will not be considered for this position**
- Our purpose is to move Australia through the transformative power of live sport, entertainment and culture. Our values underpin how we operate and what we stand for as an organisation. This includes respecting the past whilst we shape the future; striving for excellence; lending a hand to others & and playing with pride, passion and purpose._- Position Description

**Type**: Permanent

**Category**: Facilities - Any

**Reference ID**: RM000033

**Date Posted**: 19/03/2024

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