General Manager — Premier Public Golf Course

Mornington Peninsula Shire; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 111.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Leadership

Career growth

Culture

Band 7 salary

Descripción de la vacante

Mornington Peninsula Shire seeks a General Manager for Mount Martha Public Golf Course to drive strategic and operational leadership, delivering exceptional customer experiences and positive community outcomes.

You will oversee golf operations, financial performance, and a high-performing team, reporting to the Team Leader Recreation Services. This 2-year full-time role offers a Band 7 salary package and a collaborative, inclusive culture grounded in integrity and excellence.

Formación

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience within the golf industry, with responsibility for business operations and service delivery.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering an inclusive, customer-focused culture.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, business performance, revenue growth and operational improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, participation programs and service initiatives that enhance customer and community outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Leading all aspects of golf course operations, customer experience, pro shop services and facility management.
• Driving financial performance through effective budget management, business planning, revenue growth and performance reporting.
• Building a high-performing and customer-focused team culture through leadership, coaching and workforce development.
• Growing participation, events, memberships and community engagement opportunities.
• Developing strong relationships with members, user groups, local businesses and community stakeholders.
• Overseeing governance, risk management, workplace safety and compliance obligations.
• Contributing to strategic planning, capital works initiatives, procurement activities and continuous improvement programs.

Descripción del empleo

General Manager - Mount Martha Public Golf Course

9d ago , from ASTMA Australian Sports Turf Managers Association

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Leadership – Lead the strategic and operational direction of one of the Mornington Peninsula's premier public golf facilities.
• Career – Shape the future growth, participation, and long-term success of a valued community asset.
• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
• Opportunity– 2-year role Full Time, based at MMPGC. Band 7 $111,379.67 to $124,023.13 per annum (excl. super)

About the Role

The General Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of Mount Martha Public Golf Course, ensuring an exceptional golf and customer experience while delivering strong business, participation and community outcomes. The role drives the facility's performance, sustainability, reputation and long-term success through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement and business management.

Reporting to the Team Leader Recreation Services, the core responsibilities include:

• Leading all aspects of golf course operations, customer experience, pro shop services and facility management.
• Driving financial performance through effective budget management, business planning, revenue growth and performance reporting.
• Building a high-performing and customer-focused team culture through leadership, coaching and workforce development.
• Growing participation, events, memberships and community engagement opportunities.
• Developing strong relationships with members, user groups, local businesses and community stakeholders.
• Overseeing governance, risk management, workplace safety and compliance obligations.
• Contributing to strategic planning, capital works initiatives, procurement activities and continuous improvement programs.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute golf course leader with a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and community outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience within the golf industry, with responsibility for business operations and service delivery.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering an inclusive, customer-focused culture.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, business performance, revenue growth and operational improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, participation programs and service initiatives that enhance customer and community outcomes.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description attached. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Heather Callahan, Manager Community Spaces and Recreation, 0481 475 ***.

Applications Close: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 6pm.

Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and suitable candidates will progress as they are identified.

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