minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership / management role, experience with expense budgets, processes and controls (with exposure to annual budgeting and strategic planning); experience in people development, diversity management and related personnel management efficiencies; plus a working knowledge of current labour and other relevant legislation.
Knowledge of raw materials, processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective utilisation of resources.
Knowledge of and experience on the maintenance of bendgrass greens.
Knowledge of and experience in the management of native grasses / scrub.
Knowledge of and experience in the application of pest control substances / measures and the calibration of relevant equipment.
Must be able to fully operate an automated irrigation system, linked to a weather station.
Must be computer literate in normal MS Office packages.
Skills & Abilities:
strong leadership and interpersonal skills,
effective communicator (active listening, social perceptiveness, effectively conveying information - verbally and in written form, etc.)
effective coaching and mentoring skills; effective as a teacher, developer and motivator of people,
results orientated / taking ownership - effective at monitoring performance of yourself, other individuals, or elements impacting on the work, to make improvements or take corrective action pro-actively, considering information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Critical thinking (logical problem solving),
Mathematical reasoning ability,
Time management / can plan and prioritise,
Effective negotiator - can bring people together
Effective decision maker - can identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; can consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Preferred work styles - This role requires an individual who can demonstrate:
Leadership a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Dependability being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity being honest and ethical.
Self-Control maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Attention to Detail being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Achievement/Effort establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Cooperation being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Adaptability/Flexibility being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Analytical Thinking analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Persistence persistence in the face of obstacles.
Independence developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Innovation creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related