Showgrounds Operations Manager

Job Title

Showgrounds Operations Manager

Job Type

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Salary

$35 per hour

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 staff across various roles (Cleaners, Office Staff, Volunteer Grounds Caretaker).  Including rostering to ensure adequate coverage of office hours.
• Hold regular Staff meetings and assist with career progression/training as required.
• Coordinate and assist with office administration including caravan reception, mail, and social media updates.
• Coordinate and provide direction to volunteers.
• Coordinate and provide scheduling for trade works on the grounds.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace, abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring these are current and adhered to.
• Implement showgrounds operational plans and concepts.
• Co-ordinate the ordering of supplies.
• Liaising with all rental vendors of the showgrounds.
• Liaise with the Bookkeeper regarding rental invoicing.
• Regular reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Maintain the Membership Register, issue membership cards.
• Liaise, and when required, provide/allocate assistance to the Show Co-ordinator with the Annual Pine Rivers Show
• Other tasks as directed by the Board.

Employability Skills & Qualifications

Communication

• Communicating with team members and management to ensure open channels and to clarify issues.
• Resolving conflict and disputes in the work team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Teamwork

• Being a role model for other team members
• Consulting and developing objectives with the work team.
• Establish effective workplace relationships.
• Promote innovation in a team environment.
• Show leadership in the workplace.

Problem-solving

• Developing risk management approaches
• Developing techniques to address faults and inefficiencies

Initiative and enterprise

• Identifying and developing opportunities for improved work practices

Planning and organising

• Organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to facilitate productivity, operational efficiency, and service quality.
• Ability to implement strategies, drive performance and maintain strong team dynamics.
• Preparing and managing work plans and budgets.

Self-management

• Actively seeking feedback on own performance from clients and colleagues.
• Prioritising tasks.

Learning

• Coaching and mentoring colleagues and team members to support the introduction of change.
• Appropriate qualifications in Business/Frontline Management.

Technology

• Using business technology such as computer programs and telecommunications to collect and manage information.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.