- Golf
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Cooking
Steven Kernohan
Virginia,QLD
Summary
I am a professional leader with over 25 years experience in driving operational excellence. With a proven track record in fostering team collaboration and cultivating positive workplace cultures. I am also known for my adaptability, effective communication and strong decision-making abilities. With a solid background in managing day-to-day operations and driving team performance across multiple venues. I am a hard working individual with hands-on experience in Facilities and Grounds Maintenance, Building Services and Operations with a talent for navigating challenges and working under pressure. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities and a never ending willingness to learn, I am ready to tackle new challenges and advance organisational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager Building Services and Grounds
Brisbane Racing Club
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Oversight over the delivery of facility and property management programs and undertake capital Improvement projects at the BRC venues
- Managed budget implementations, rostering, employee reviews, training, schedules, resources and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of gardeners, maintenance attendants, tradesman and contractors fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, and delivery of facility and property maintenance programs within budgets
- Undertake staff performance appraisals on an annual basis
- Assist in the supervision of the maintenance of the grounds and gardens to ensure they are presented in the best possible condition and to contribute to ensuring the Brisbane Racing club is a premier racing precinct
- Maintain collaboration with Hospitality and Event Operations for the delivery of racing and business events, equipment and structures to ensure the quality of patron experience
Building Services and Grounds Manager
Brisbane Racing Club
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Manage the day to day facility maintenance of BRC venues,systems and equipment
- Renovations and minor capital improvements
- Responsibility for the effective and efficient supervision and performance of Trades Persons, Contractors and Facilities Maintenance Staff
- Maintained accurate records of all facility-related activities for easy reference during audits or when submitting reports to stakeholders.
- Manage contractor maintenance schedules (inc. Cleaning, Lifts, Elevators, HVAC and Fire)
- Oversight over the management of the Grounds and Gardens Team
Head of Grounds and Gardens
Brisbane Racing Club
03.2019 - 08.2021
- To ensure that the Grounds and Gardens, environs all BRC venues are maintained to the highest standard as set by the club
- Ensure all gardening equipment's used and maintained in accordance with specific instructions and within specific instructions and OH&S standards
- Maintain equipment and machinery and report any issues
- Conduct regular assessments and audits of gardens, grounds, trees and perimeter surrounds of the racecourses and venues and schedule works accordingly
- Be mindful of financial constraints and budgets handed down
- Coordinate the preparation for Raceday and Non-Raceday Functions, including the setting up of flowers, pots, greenery and plant displays
- Ensure effective and positive communication with internal and eternal customers - including senior managers, staff, contractors and patrons
Head Gardener
Brisbane Racing Club
06.2009 - 03.2019
Gardener
Brisbane Turf Club
12.2001 - 06.2009
Manager
BHSS The Automotive Engineers
06.1989 - 06.2001
Education
Certificate II - Horticulture
Grovely Tafe
Certificate III - Horticulture
Grovely Tafe
Certificate IV - Frontline Management
Leadership Management Australia
Skills
- Cross-functional team management
- PC competent
- Expense control
- Operations oversight
- P&L management
- Team leadership
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Time management
- Staff motivation
- Facility management
Accomplishments
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Delivery of major capital projects on time and budget across multiple venues and locations
- Supervised team of up to 36 staff members.
- Played a key role in planning and executing the clubs major racing events, such as the Stradbroke Racing Carnival which features some of the best racehorses from Australia and New Zealand
- Delivery of detailed monthly reports to the Executive Team and Board Members
Certification
- ACDC Commercial Operators Licence (Licence number: G232988)
- C Class Open Drivers Licence (Licence number: 012753422)
- Working with children card (Licence number: 2619501/1)
Interests
Timeline
General Manager Building Services and Grounds
Brisbane Racing Club
01.2022 - 08.2025
Building Services and Grounds Manager
Brisbane Racing Club
08.2021 - 01.2022
Head of Grounds and Gardens
Brisbane Racing Club
03.2019 - 08.2021
Head Gardener
Brisbane Racing Club
06.2009 - 03.2019
Gardener
Brisbane Turf Club
12.2001 - 06.2009
Manager
BHSS The Automotive Engineers
06.1989 - 06.2001
Certificate III - Horticulture
Grovely Tafe
Certificate IV - Frontline Management
Leadership Management Australia
Certificate II - Horticulture
Grovely Tafe