Mark Towson

Employed as Head Curator at Caulfield Grammar School. Lead and ensure of a safe and quality playing surface. Duties include, but not limited to: Manage staff, prepare and monitor budgets, implement turf renovation programs, audit irrigation systems, develop chemical and fertiliser programs, manage staff and assist apprentices, competently use machinery, early identification of turf problems and recommend solutions.

• Employed as Turf Supervisor at the Melbourne Cricket Club. Fully prepare First Class wickets unsupervised, lead and manage staff and budgets, ensure provision of high quality sports surfaces, assist with development of works program to achieve continual turf management improvements, responsible for implementation of works program, admin/management skills, supervise staff, early identification of turf problems and recommend solutions, competent and safe use of machinery

• Employed as Head Curator at Camberwell Grammar School. Responsible for preparation, maintenance and renovation of main oval and surrounds. Train staff and manage budgets. Sports played on the main oval include Cricket and Soccer as well as regular PE classes.

• Employed on a part time basis as an Assistant Curator in Victorian Premier Cricket. Responsible for assisting in preparing all turf wicket areas for play which included: Merv Hughes Oval, Tony Dodemaide Oval as well as practice wicket area.

• Employed on a full time basis as a Turf Manager. Experienced in all aspects of Turf Management. Roles have included working as a Greenkeeper on golf courses, Curator at cricket grounds, Soccer pitches, AFL ovals as well as work at private schools, parks/gardens and various other locations.

• Employed as a full time delivery driver at the Port Melbourne depot. Worked as a contractor for 12 months delivering parcels in Port Melbourne, Middle Park and Albert Park.