Job Description

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About Us

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Sydney Sports Management Group (SSMG) is an established privately-owned Australian Specialist Facilities Management Company with over 30 years of experience owning and successfully managing a variety of Leisure and Recreation Centres.

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SSMG is a unique and a highly ethical service provider. Our corporate culture is strongly influenced by a belief in the personal and community benefits of healthy active leisure pursuits. SSMG has a commercial focus however, it also recognizes the need to balance this with both social and environmental considerations.

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The Role

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Lead one of Sydney’s newest and most exciting community sport and recreation destinations.

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Sydney Sports Management Group (SSMG), in partnership with Lane Cove Council, is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the operations of the Galuwa Recreation Centre & Golf Course.

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This is a unique opportunity to oversee a new, $82million state-of-the-art community facility, featuring indoor and outdoor multi-sport courts, multipurpose rooms, a bistro, golf facilities, and vibrant community programs.

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Key Responsibilities:

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1. Lead all aspects of Centre operations, including financial performance, staff leadership, marketing, customer service, and risk management.

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2. Ensure service excellence, safety, and compliance with contractual requirements.

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3. Drive participation, program growth, and community engagement.

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4. Effectively promote programs and services to all sectors of the community 4. including the provision of school holiday coaching programs.

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Build partnerships with schools, clubs, and community organisations.

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6. Research and review services and programming to ensure continuous 6. improvement and relevance.

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7. Apply industry best practice and a high level of professional and business 7. acumen to all aspects of the services to achieve the best value outcomes for the 7. community.

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What we are looking for:

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We are looking for a results-driven leader with:

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• 10+ years’ management experience in sport, recreation, or hospitality.

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• Strong financial, operational, and people leadership skills.

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• A proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service and community outcomes.

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• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

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• Flexibility to work across mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

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Why Join Us?

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• Play a key leadership role in delivering 5-star service to the community.

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• Build and nurture robust stakeholder relationships with Council, schools, sporting associations, and community groups.

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• Lead and inspire a dedicated team across sport, recreation, golf, and hospitality services.

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• Shape the future of one of Sydney’s premier recreation facilities.

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• Competitive salary package with performance growth opportunities.

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How to Apply

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If you are a passionate leader with the skills to deliver outstanding community services, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your updated CV and cover letter to

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Applications will be accepted until October 12, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 General Managaer - Lane Cove
🏢 5V5 Sydney Pty
📍 Lane Cove