Team Leader Venues

• Salary $94,406.52 to $109,512.00 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Access to Flex Leave
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles

About the Ku-ring-gai 

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader Venues to lead the delivery of exceptional events and visitor experiences across two of the region’s most loved destinations – the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden and St Ives Showground.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about destination management, events, community engagement, environmental education and place-based experiences. You’ll play a key role in shaping how visitors connect with our natural and community spaces while leading a dynamic team and driving continuous improvement.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and inspire a team delivering high-quality visitor services, events and environmental education
• Oversee the daily operations of visitor services, including staff rostering, customer service and safety
• Develop, deliver and promote engaging visitor experience programs for diverse audiences
• Coordinate events, venue hire and environmental education programs across the precinct
• Drive marketing and promotion of the Wildflower Garden and Showground as regional destinations
• Build positive relationships with community, corporate and destination stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in tourism, facility management or a related field, or at least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Experience developing and delivering visitor experience programs
• Proven experience in marketing venues, programs or events
• Strong staff leadership skills, including rostering and team development
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High-level planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively
• Sound digital skills, including social media, websites and booking systems
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children Check (NSW)

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Access to Flex Leave
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Mardi Pistachia on 9424 0980

Closes: 11:30pm, Monday 2 February 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer