STA QLD Member: Malcolm Caddies

March 6, 2018 Member Profile

Member Profile

Full Name: Malcolm Caddies
Position: Grounds Manager
Workplace/Organisation: Suncorp Stadium
Time working in the industry: Grounds Manager since 2007 and at the stadium since it reopened in 2003
Qualifications/Experience: Cert IV in Turf Management
Previous Employment: Nudgee Golf Club
Norfolk Island Golf Club
Turf Irrigation Services
Riverlakes Golf Course
Brisbane Golf Club
Frankston Private Golf Club
Career Highlights: Working at the stadium and all that it brings with it… State of Origin, Roar Grand Finals, 2011 Floods, Travelling Internationally to attend other stadiums.
Career Lowlights: Nothing professionally.
Ideal Job: Professional Golf Player but I lack the ability!
Hobbies or Interests: Rugby League
Person you would like to meet: Jim Morrison (The Doors Lead Singer)
Favourite Sport: To watch? Rugby League To play? Golf
Favourite Team: Brisbane Broncos
Most respected person in Industry: Peter Semos
A tip you would like to pass on to other turf or Ground Managers: Ask questions! Knowledge is power!
Any suggestions to improve the industry: Get involved, support your industry organisations.