• 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.

You can do this by submitting your application including a cover letter, a current CV and complete the online questionnaire via the 'Apply' tab on this page.

Applications close Tuesday 2 April 2024. This ad maybe withdrawn prior to the closing date depending upon the volume of applications received.

***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.

At the MCC we are committed to ensuring our team is inclusive and representative of the communities we live in. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, contractors, and patrons, as part of the conditions of the offer of employment, successful candidates must have had two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or provide evidence of a lawful exemption.  The MCC will discuss the exemption & your personal circumstances with you.

This role is subject to relevant pre-employment checks including National & International police checks, right to work in Australia & Victorian Working with Children checks.