Our Team.

Mark Band

  • B. App. Sci Recreation Planning and Management: University of South Australia

  • HND Leisure Studies: University College Salford UK

  • Certified Parks and Leisure Professional (CPLP)

  • Certified Member Chartered Institute of Management Sport and Physical

  • Activity UK (CIMSPA Cert)

Mark is the Managing Director of One Eighty SLS and has over 30 years’ experience in the sport, recreation, and leisure industry with a portfolio of experience gained in the United Kingdom, the USA, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.

In addition to his role as a well-respected consultant to the industry, Mark was the CEO of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) from 2012-2022 which is the peak professional body for the industry in Australia. As part of that contract, Mark had responsibility for national coordination of the organisation and represented and advocated on its behalf to Government and partners both in Australia and overseas. He was instrumental in developing the accredited Parks and Leisure Professional Certification with the World Parks Academy, and tailored this for the Australian industry. He also coordinated 10 national professional conferences including the 2018 World Congress in Melbourne and developed several products and services for the Australian Parks and Leisure Industry.

Mark also has significant experience working with Government having been directly employed in various roles, as well as consulting to over 70 authorities across Australia. He has also assisted many private sector clients and developers and has lectured in Recreation Planning and Management at the University of South Australia. Mark is a well-respected seasoned leisure professional with a strong business mind and is flexible and innovative in his approach to his projects for One Eighty SLS.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the arts, spending time with his family, and pushing his limits with adventure sports. He is a qualified scuba diver, D Licensed skydiver and wingsuit pilot, and took part in a 119 Australian ‘Big Way’ formation record in 2015 in California, USA. He is a qualified paragliding pilot, and was also a ski instructor in Europe. In recent years Mark has combined some of these activities by taking part in the world ski fly meets in France, which is a combination of alpine skiing and flying a speed wing down the European Alps.

Director

Dominic Fitzsimons

  • B. App. Sc. Recreation Management, University of South Australia

  • Grad. Dip. Property, University of South Australia

  • Masters in Business Administration, University of Adelaide

With over 35 years of experience across local government, state agencies, not-for-profits, and commercial recreation, Dominic Fitzsimons is a results-driven leader and consultant who specializes in the strategic development, operational excellence, and optimization of sport, golf, and recreation facilities.

Dominic is recognised for his ability to balance community outcomes, economic performance, and environmental sustainability, while leading effective consultation and planning processes to align stakeholders and lay the groundwork for successful project delivery. He has a proven track record in driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiency, and securing funding for capital and infrastructure projects that deliver lasting community benefit.

Career Highlights

  • Local Government Leadership (20 years): Developed expertise in facility planning, asset management, and sustainability strategies. Collaborated with councils, community groups, and sporting clubs to deliver practical, enduring outcomes.

  • Project Delivery: Led major redevelopment and renewal projects from concept to completion at City of Marion, West Beach Parks, and North Adelaide Golf Course, enhancing user experience as well as financial & environmental performance.

  • Operational Excellence: Directed large multidisciplinary teams across commercial, community, and not-for-profit settings, improving service quality, financial results, and workplace culture.

  • Funding & Infrastructure: Secured key funding to drive infrastructure upgrades and sustainability initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.

Partnering with 180 Sport & Leisure Solutions, Dominic assists organizations to achieve operational excellence and transform their facilities into successful climate-resilient, community centered assets.

Available for consulting and interim management roles, Dominic provides practical, strategic solutions that help clients enhance sustainability, improve efficiency, and navigate periods of change ensuring long-term success.

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