About Us
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.
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.
The Role
Lead one of Sydney’s newest and most exciting community sport and recreation destinations.
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead all aspects of Centre operations, including financial performance, staff leadership, marketing, customer service, and risk management.
2. Ensure service excellence, safety, and compliance with contractual requirements.
3. Drive participation, program growth, and community engagement.
4. Effectively promote programs and services to all sectors of the community 4. including the provision of school holiday coaching programs.
5. Build partnerships with schools, clubs, and community organisations.
6. Research and review services and programming to ensure continuous 6. improvement and relevance.
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.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a results-driven leader with:
• 10+ years’ management experience in sport, recreation, or hospitality.
• Strong financial, operational, and people leadership skills.
• A proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service and community outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to work across mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Why Join Us?
• Play a key leadership role in delivering 5-star service to the community.
• Build and nurture strong stakeholder relationships with Council, schools, sporting associations, and community groups.
• Lead and inspire a dedicated team across sport, recreation, golf, and hospitality services.
• Shape the future of one of Sydney’s premier recreation facilities.
• Competitive salary package with performance growth opportunities.
How to Apply
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 peopleandculture@ssmgroup.com.au.
Applications will be accepted until October 12, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sydney Sports Management Group (SSMG) is Sydney’s privately owned Specialist Facilities Management Company with many years of experience owning and successfully managing a variety of Leisure and Sporting Centres. SSMG is associated initially with Tennis World, the largest Tennis Management Group in Sydney, later expanded into golf, health and fitness, gymnasiums, resorts, motels and transport. Sports management companies have traditionally managed players or have specialised in sports marketing. SSMG has focussed on managing sporting assets (tennis courts, golf courses, gymnasiums, swimming pools, sporting fields, cafes) and has enjoyed a great deal of success. Our personnel specialise in managing leisure and recreational facilities to best industry standards.
