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Senior Groundsperson

Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Stadiums Queensland, Townsville, QLD

About the role


The Senior Groundsperson is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and presentation of Queensland Country Bank Stadium for all events. This position is responsible for improving the structures, grounds, turfed areas and parklands for the enjoyment and betterment of the public.  The Senior Groundsperson reports to the Grounds Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Grounds Department at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and day-to-day management of the field of play, venue surrounds, and associated equipment. This includes ensuring the stadium meets the highest international and national standards for football of all codes and a variety of entertainment events. The department plays a critical role in delivering a world-class playing surface and event-ready surroundings by adhering to best practices in turf management and facility care.

With a focus on meeting hirer requirements, the Grounds Department ensures the seamless transition of the field of play and venue surrounds between events, often within tight timeframes. By managing turf quality, field markings, equipment setup, and venue presentation, the department supports the delivery of exceptional events. Through meticulous planning and attention to detail, the Grounds Department ensures the stadium provides a safe, high-quality environment for athletes, performers, and patrons alike.

ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

SQ manages, operate and promotes the use of the State’s major sports, recreation and leisure facilities.  https://www.stadiums.qld.gov.au/

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Prepare, maintain and present a first class international field of play for events that meets the expectations of SQ and the hirers
  • Coordinate the presentation of the Grounds surrounds to a safe and well-presented standard.
  • Coordinate use of the field of play for team training sessions, determining the most suitable area for training based on a range of impact factors.
  • Liaise with the Grounds Manager, Venue Manager and the hirer of the stadium, to determine and respond to their requirements.
  • Carry out improvements and minor repairs to the venue and fields after events.
  • Coordinate the application and removal of line markings, field logos and signage to minimise damage.
  • Contribute to team function during events so procedures are adhered to and a high level of customer service is attained.
  • Set up and break down for events.
  • Mow fields of play and other grassed areas to meet agreed standards.
  • Identify turf problems (pest disease etc), and determine appropriate remedies in consultation with the Grounds Manager, for timely implementation of the remedy.
  • Apply herbicides and pesticides in accordance with material safety data sheet manual.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of fertilising and watering regimes, including the use of the electronic irrigation system (Rainbird). Maintain and carry out minor repairs to small plant and equipment to ensure compliance with prescribed safety standards.
  • Carry out minor services to turf and garden equipment and machinery and maintain service records.
  • Cleaning of stands, stadium and surrounds.
  • Coordinate contractors to deliver grounds and equipment maintenance as required.
  • Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with SQ’s policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of workplace health and safety, security management, equal employment opportunity, workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Certificate III Greenkeeping or relevant horticultural qualification, or relevant equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in sports/golf course/parklands turf management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

 

  • Understanding of the field setup and requirements for different sports codes
  • Mechanical experience in maintaining turf or agricultural machinery
  • Herbicide License.
  • Manual Driver’s License.
  • Forklift licence
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the preparation of fields of play in a multi-purpose first class sporting arena
  • Ability to work within a team environment and participate in team decision making
  • Basic written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of chemicals and fertilisers and their use in maintaining turf and gardens
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of turf equipment and machinery
  • Ability to identify Workplace Health and Safety hazards
DESIRABLE
  • Certificate IV or Diploma in Horticulture (Turf Management).
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Work place Health & Safety Training
  • Knowledge of first-class field of play preparation

If this position has intrigued you, please visit the Stadiums Queensland Careers Page for more information about the vacancy, along with Position Description, Application Guide and to submit your application to be considered for this role.

As part of your application, you should demonstrate how your relevant knowledge, skills and experience will enable you to deliver the key accountabilities whilst in the role. Please include the following documents:

  • A cover letter;
  • A current resume;
  • Copies of mandatory qualifications required for the position; and
  • Referees (names and contact details of at least two referees).

For more information about the role, please contact Bruce Fouracre.

This appointment will be in accordance with all relevant Stadiums Queensland policies and procedures.

Coordinator Front of House

City of Kingston, VIC

About the role:

As a key member of Kingston Arts’ Production and Operations team, the Coordinator Front of House leads the delivery of all front of house services across Council’s three arts venues, Kingston City Hall, Kingston Arts Centre and Shirley Burke Theatre. This role plays a vital part in fostering a vibrant events culture by ensuring exceptional customer experiences across all front of house touchpoints.

What you’ll deliver:    

Reporting to the Head of Production and Operations, your role is to:

  • Lead the delivery of safe, seamless and high-quality events across all front of house operations, including the performance venue, bar and café services, and audience engagement.
  • Supervise and support front of house staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Council policies, procedures and service standards.
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety by ensuring compliance with all relevant OHS legislation and embedding best-practice risk management across front of house operations.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience leading front of house teams, including permanent and casual staff, to deliver professional and well-executed events for a range of clients.
  • Strong administrative and digital capability, including proficiency in Microsoft 365, finance systems and event management platforms. Experience with Momentus and Humanforce is desirable.
  • Sound knowledge of OHS and risk management principles, with the ability to apply them effectively within a theatre, function or live events environment.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.


How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your responses to the selection criteria. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

 

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

 

Enquiries:

 

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Eli Dunlevie, Head of Production and Operations at eli.dunlevie@kingston.vic.gov.au


To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

 

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

 

About Kingston

 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne’s CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children’s services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

 

Why you’ll love working for us

 

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

  • Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
  • Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
  • Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
  • Salary Packaging
  • Purchase leave options
  • Career development opportunities,
  • Study/development assistance
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Social club events
  • Close to Public transport
  • Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team – City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.


We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

 

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Senior Manager, Ticketing and Audience Insights

Geelong Arts Centre, Melbourne, VIC

About the Role

The Senior Manager provides leadership of Box Office operations, responsible for building high-performance team culture and driving excellence in ticketing, sales and customer service delivery across Geelong Arts Centre venues. 

The Senior Manager leads research, analysis and evaluation programs, providing valuable audience insights and sales reporting to the broader organisation that inform audience-led decision making and engagement strategies.

This is a hands-on leadership role that balances operational excellence with people leadership, customer advocacy and the effective use of ticketing systems and data, working within a fast-paced, vibrant performing arts environment.

The role sits within the Marketing, Audience and Development Department consisting of three teams under the leadership of the Director: 

• Marketing  
• Box Office, Ticketing & Audience insights 
• Development (Philanthropy, Grants & Partnerships) 

Geelong Arts Centre is one of eleven Victorian State Government owned creative organisations under the umbrella of Creative Victoria. Since opening in 1981, Geelong Arts Centre has made significant artistic and cultural contributions to Geelong and the surrounding regions.

Geelong Arts Centre is currently undergoing a period of exciting and dynamic change. To meet the cultural needs of a growing population and help secure Geelong’s position as a global city, the Victorian State Government, through Creative Victoria, has committed funding for three stages of capital development. Stage One – the refurbishment of The Playhouse Theatre was completed in 2010. Stage Two – the Ryrie Street Redevelopment ($38.5m) was completed November 2019 and opened to the public on 7th November 2019. Stage Three – The Little Malop Street Redevelopment ($140m) commenced in 2019 and is planned for completion in 2023. This investment will result in a world-class arts facility becoming the cultural heart of Geelong and the G21 region.

Led by a dynamic CEO and Leadership Team, your contribution and expertise will be highly valued. We offer a great working environment in the creative heart of Geelong, working alongside passionate people who are committed to community and the Arts.

Essential qualifications and experience

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience working at a similar level with the proven ability to lead and develop a team.

• Extensive experience in the design, front-end management and administration of ticketing systems.

• Proven strategic capability, with a depth of relevant insights, research and reporting experience. 

• Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to high-level service delivery.

• Strong writing, presentation and visual storytelling skills (knowledge Power BI is an advantage).

• Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline. 

• Experience developing and implementing operational procedures and staff training programs. 


Desirable qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of arts and performing arts sector.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical experience working with survey data, utilising databases and research tools.

• Knowledge of the broader Geelong region. 


Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours to support daytime, evening, and some weekend work will be required as part of the normal hours of duty for this position. 

• The following checks, licences and certifications are required for this role:

o Current and valid Working with Children’s Check (employee)

The employee must provide evidence that they hold current certifications prior to commencing employment with Geelong Arts Centre. The employee must maintain currency of these checks, licences and certifications for the duration of their employment with Geelong Arts Centre.


Applications close Midnight Friday 3 April 2026 

Expressions of Interest – General Manager

Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW

We are looking for a visionary and experienced leader with a strong track record in people management, live entertainment, and strategic operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership capability, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen.

As the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading an experienced and diverse team, enhancing guest and client experiences, and driving business performance. We are seeking a General Manager who can contribute to the long-term planning for the venue, ensuring Qudos Bank Arena remains at the forefront of the industry in delivering world-class events.

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a high-profile venue and play a key role in shaping its future direction.

Head of Community Partnerships & Government Relations

Brisbane Broncos, Brisbane, QLD

The Brisbane Broncos are currently seeking a strategic and dynamic Head of Community Partnerships & Government Relations to join our Community & Social Impact team. 

This senior leadership role is pivotal in advancing the Club’s community impact and strategic direction through trusted stakeholder engagement, strong government and partner relationships and innovative funding initiatives. Reporting to the General Manager – Community & Social Impact, the role drives growth, revenue and long term impact across community programs and broader Club priorities.

Music Programs Manager

Sound NSW, Sydney, NSW

Join Sound NSW as our Music Programs Manager and take the lead on delivering key initiatives, including the first-ever NSW Music Prize. In this role, you’ll coordinate everything from an online self-nomination system to panel recruitment and judging meetings. You’ll also work closely with PR specialists, internal event production teams and government departments to ensure the Prize is well promoted and runs smoothly.

Sales & Planning Manager

Nyaal Banyul, Geelong, VIC

We are looking for two dynamic and results-driven Sales & Planning Managers to join our team at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing sales activities to achieve sales targets and planning the details of each event. Our Sales and Planning team members provide customers with an experience that exceeds their expectations throughout their journey with Nyaal Banyul.

Senior Technician – Lighting

Geelong Arts Centre, Geelong, VIC

Geelong Arts Centre is one of eleven Victorian State Government owned creative organisations under the umbrella of Creative Victoria. Since opening in 1981, Geelong Arts Centre has made significant artistic and cultural contributions to Geelong and the surrounding regions.

Sales Manager – Live Events & Entertainment

NZICC, NZ

As the Sales Manager for Live Events and Entertainment, you will be responsible for implementing sales and business development activities to generate business from the Live Events and Entertainment market. 

Your role will involve generating new business opportunities with New Zealand and international promoters and entertainment agencies, as well as managing existing client accounts. You will develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders to exceed NZICC revenue targets.

Vice President, Ticketing & Concert Operations

LiveNation, Melbourne, VIC

This is a pivotal position within their Concerts & Touring team, responsible for overseeing end-to-end touring operations across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the SVP Concerts & Touring, you’ll lead the Promoter Operations, Ticketing, and Tour Accounting teams. 

You’ll also work cross-functionally with internal departments including Marketing, Production, Commercial, and Logistics to drive operational excellence, revenue growth, and forward planning.

Manager, Logistics & Technical Services

AFL, Docklands, MLB, VIC

The AFL-owned Marvel Stadium is the busiest multi-purpose stadium in the world, welcoming over 2.5 million patrons to the venue every year with the most diverse range of events hosted. 

Beyond AFL matches each season the Stadium hosts other sporting codes as well as many memorable concerts for some of the world’s biggest stars, including Coldplay, Paul McCartney, P!NK, and Oasis. In addition to major events Marvel Stadium has become an entertainment destination 365-days a year with a range of experiences, events and F&B options bringing patrons to the precinct all year round.

We’ll be there with you every step of the way

With over 1000 Members across 16 countries, representing more than 300 venues across stadiums, arenas, conference and exhibition centres, performing arts, racetracks, showgrounds and associated industry suppliers. Join the VMA to expand your horizons, upgrade your knowledge, stay on top of industry trends and take advantage of a global network of industry professionals.

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