Experience

Greenturf Pty. Ltd.

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations & Renovations Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Specialists in Sports Field & Turf Wicket Construction & Renovations across Victoria. Green Turf Pty Ltd is a business that was established in 2009. Since its inception, the company has thrived, establishing themselves as a market leader in their region with a vast array of skills, experience, and equipment. The managing director of Green Turf Pty Ltd collectively brings experience in construction of turf wickets, tennis courts, sports ovals & reserves combined with knowledge of horticulture and agricultural sectors. Green Turf ‘s commitment to Quality, Service, Environment and Safety is of high importance. Our company has clients all throughout Victoria and interstate, building a loyal client base which we continuously expand each year. Our future direction includes commitment to the environment which is a quality issue that the company prides itself on. All Green Turf's machinery is update on a regular basis for maximum efficiency; we also take pride in being included as with other companies in research and development within the turf industry. Green Turf has over 25 years of experience operating within the construction industry and during that time, we’ve been able to expand our services to include turf wicket soil supply, we can provide cricket wicket soil for construction and annual topdressing of turf wickets right across Victoria. At Green Turf, we want to provide you with a product that stands the test of time. That’s why we ensure our soil is right for your project. Our turf wicket soil is responsibly mined through the Earth Resources Regulation of Victoria. Rest easy knowing you’re getting quality cricket wicket soil from the experts. Talk to our team today about our services and we’ll provide you with an obligation-free quote. Show less



Melbourne Sports Centres

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Facilities Services Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2021

  The State Sport Centres Trust - We are the premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria. We enable sporting organisations and individuals to achieve peak performance, reach their potential and deliver world class events. Responsibilities:Responsible for all the facilities services and activities across the MSAC & Lakeside Precinct. To be the first point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information from the Facilities team across the venues. To oversee major maintenance areas and associated contractors such as Essential Services, Plumbing Mechanical and Electrical in addition to Grounds, Turf & Horticulture and Sports Equipment, whilst providing coordination of their associated work in accordance with the requirement of the venues, booking and ongoing user groups.To provide administrative support in purchase order coordination, maintenance database management, coordination of budgets and account liaison. Maintaining maintenance records and providing general support services for the maintenance team. Additionally, will administer all outside contractors in support of the Facilities Department, including maintaining records and contracts, coordinating external contractor maintenance activities and ensuring the best value is always maintained as the highest priority.Achievements:At SSCT I am responsible for ensuring that the MSAC and Lakeside Precinct facilities and grounds are presented at optimal level for numerous sporting and leisure activities that take place in the precinct. These included (Nitro Athletics, Lakeside Stadium February 2017), International Championship Cup (Soccer June 2017 – Brazil & Argentina), National Short Course Swimming Titles (October 2018/ 2019). In addition to the 2019 successful procurement and project implementation of the Lakeside Athletics Track resurfacing with a Polytan SmarTrack and the 2020 resurfacing of the Lakeside Turf Pitch with the HG HERO Hybrid Turf. Show less

• Facilities Coordinator

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  Responsibilities:Ensure that all facilities are presented at the highest level in preparation for all the facilities activities. Provide daily supervision and contact with key contractors / staff in the areas of facility management maintenance, cleaning, horticultural and grounds maintenance, security and parking. Provide a single point of contact within the facilities for gathering or disseminating information concerning facilities-related maintenance items, both proactive and reactive. Conduct systematic daily audits of facilities to insure all areas are kept in a neat, orderly, clean, safe, and efficiently operating condition. Insure that assigned tenants occupy only the space assigned to them. Provide support in the organisation of purchase order requests for building and installed equipment maintenance. Assist the GM Facilities and Infrastructure in all aspects of project implementation as needed. Support the GM Facilities and Infrastructure with external contacts as needed. Supervise and train facility employees and contractors as needed. Independently maintain and update administrative policies and processes. Set up, maintain, and organize department's central files, information, filing, and messages. Assist facilities staff in locating parts, supplies, and materials. Prepare and maintain bid information, and other contract documents. Achievements:Managed to re tender and scope and appoint new contracts for SSCT – Cleaning, Car Parking and Ground and Horticulture Services. Including the implementation and build of the new car parking license Plate Recognition System that included facilities infrastructure and working with a team to implement the data base.Implement an induction program and sign in access for all contractor and sub-contractors.Strategically audited all storage area across the SSCT prescient.Audited all cleaning and waste components of external contracts. Show less



Kings Sports

• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Kings Sports Pty Ltd is a sports manufacturing business that focused on providing sports infrastructure. Responsibilities: Responsible for the operation and oversight of Kings Sports Pty Ltd, manufacturer of sports netting and sports equipment and infrastructure. Includes responsibility for quality control of in-house manufacturing, site installations, job planning and scheduling, allocating weekly works program and rosters. Role is very hands-on and detail focused - I lead weekly meetings with staff, contractors, and clients in local government, schools and the general public. Responsible for managing staff of eight and leading through optimised productivity; meeting monthly target budgets. Play a key role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence; oversee financial management, planning, systems and controls; manage annual budgeting and planning process and contractor budget in coordination with the Managing Director. Achievements: Implemented new IT system for inventory and stock management; a new reporting system for engaging subcontractors and negotiating with suppliers; implemented new processes to improve efficiencies for a growing business; organisation wide improvement of operational systems, processes and policies. Improved the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each function (HR, IT, Finance) as well as coordination and communication between functions. Drove initiatives in the management team and organisation that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Show less



Mount Scopus Memorial College

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grounds, Facilities & Capital Works Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2015

  Private Jewish Primary and Secondary College providing educational and recreational outcomes for the Jewish Community. Responsibilities:  Responsible for the maintenance of college grounds, sporting facilities and numerous buildings across three properties enabling the college to deliver its educational and recreational outcomes and comply with all relevant codes and practices. Demonstrated a superior knowledge of horticultural management cultures (turf wicket preparation, identification and treatment of pests and diseases and operation of machinery). Demonstrated a superior knowledge of facility management practices that included all outside grounds and sporting surfaces, college buildings including pools and classroom infrastructure and building heating and cooling systems. Performance management and development of staff including staff recruitment, performance management, regular appraisals and ongoing training. Ensured the correct and timely completion of own and operational work team’s administration including but not limited to annual budgets and work plans, internal reporting sheets, job-costing sheets, plant checklists and staff requests. Ensured that all work and outputs were within OH&S guidelines and a safe workplace was maintained at all times. Accustomed to working outside conventional working hours (Jewish schools operate on a different calendar to others). Achievements: Managed an annual capital projects agenda including large scale landscaping projects, playground upgrades, and construction and maintenance activities. Developed an induction program for all contractor and sub-contractors. Strategically audited all ongoing maintenance to the college infrastructure by developing audit reports and inspections. Constructed two new sports ovals over a period of three years through careful planning managements and budgeting. Show less



Glen Eira City Council

• Australia
• Government Relations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Grounds Team Leader

  • Nov 2003 - Feb 2010

  Local Government area inner city Melbourne, Park Services Department which maintain and all sports and recreational grounds in addition to open spaces. Responsibilities: Directed daily operations of the Grounds Maintenance team to ensure sports grounds and open space turf areas were maintained to the required standard. Identified, recommended and implemented improvements and modifications to work processes to optimise the maintenance of open spaces. Demonstrated a superior knowledge of turf management cultures (turf wicket preparation, identification and treatment of turf pests and diseases and operation of machinery). Managed a team of 10 employees and contractors to deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes, budgets and standards. Performance Management and development of staff including employment, appraisals and staff training. Ensured staff understood and complied with council policies and procedures. Developed and maintained strong relationships with external suppliers / contractors regarding price and product. Supervised and assisted in the operation of machinery including tractors, mowing decks, ground renovation implements and other associated plant and equipment items, to ensure optimum asset utilisation. Preparation of cost estimates (budgets) for various ground maintenance tasks as required. Ensured that all work and outputs were within OH&S guidelines and a safe workplace was maintained at all times (including requirements under Safety Map regulations). Regularly worked outside conventional working hours to meet emergency and urgent requirements. Achievements: Collection of data to enable accurate tracking of maintenance costs into job-costing system and subsequent reporting. Collection of sport ground data (Clegg Hammer Tests) for the yearly audit requirements and ground monitoring. (To reduce insurance premiums). Show less



Wimbledon

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Grounsdman

  • Mar 2001 - Sep 2003

  AELTCC is a private sporting club internationally renowned, for the open championships tennis. Responsibilities: Numerous turf responsibilities including pre-tournament preparation (fertilizing, pest and disease control), maintaining courts during the event (mowing and marking), and driving the Autumn renovation program (aerating, scarifying, topdressing and seeding). Required an extensive working knowledge of applications in irrigation (Toro and Rain Bird Programs) and associated machinery (cylinder mowers, seeders, tractor mounted aerators, scarifies, top-dressers and rollers). Stakeholder engagement including club management, members, the general public, media, sporting professionals and other employees. Achievements:  Supervision of a team of 10 to deliver quality outputs within agreed timeframes and standards, particularly in the lead up to the championship event. Show less