Curator

Green By Nature Au; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature AU in Adelaide, SA, is seeking a qualified Sports Turf Curator to oversee cricket pitch preparation and turf maintenance to meet top standards of playability.

You will manage soil moisture, mowing, rolling, scarification, and topdressing, coordinating with a team to deliver pristine playing surfaces for community and elite fixtures.

This role suits hands-on tradespeople with a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, strong turf agronomy knowledge, and a safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in cricket wicket preparation and turf curation.
• Strong understanding of turf agronomy, irrigation, soil management, and seasonal cycles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain turf wickets and practice facilities to competition and event standards.
• Conduct pitch preparation, rolling, watering, mowing, scarifying, and topdressing schedules.
• Manage soil profiles, moisture levels, and turf health for consistent performance.
• Operate and maintain turf and wicket-specific machinery.
• Assist with outfield maintenance, irrigation management, and seasonal renovation.
• Work collaboratively to plan schedules around weather, fixtures, and turf cycles.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cricket wicket prep

Turf agronomy

Irrigation management

Safety-conscious

Driving licence

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Turf machinery

Job description

Curator Green by Nature AU Adelaide, SA, AU

Job Description

About You

You're a qualified Sports Turf Curator or Greenkeeper who understands that great cricket starts from the ground up.

Precision, patience, and pride are your trademarks - from rolling the perfect wicket block to reading soil moisture and preparing a pitch that plays true.

You thrive outdoors, work with professionalism and purpose, and bring together technical expertise with a meticulous eye for detail. You take satisfaction in preparing playing surfaces that perform under pressure - from community matches to top-level fixtures.

If you want to be part of a team that celebrates quality, craftsmanship, and the spirit of the game, this is your opportunity.

About Green by Nature

At Green by Nature, we're united by one purpose- to care for the spaces that bring communities together.

Across Australia and New Zealand, our 2,000-strong team delivers world-class horticultural, landscape, and turf management services.

We live by our values:

• Accountability - We own it.
• Bravery - We face challenges with heart.
• Care - We act with empathy and dedication to people and place.

Join a company that values your expertise, supports your growth, and shares your pride in delivering exceptional outdoor spaces.

About the Role

Working within a dedicated team of turf professionals, you'll oversee the preparation, maintenance, and renovation of cricket pitches and surrounding turf to meet the highest standards of playability and presentation.

You'll:

• Prepare and maintain turf wickets and practice facilities to competition and event standards.
• Conduct pitch preparation, rolling, watering, mowing, scarifying, and topdressing schedules.
• Manage soil profiles, moisture levels, and turf health for consistent performance.
• Operate and maintain turf and wicket-specific machinery.
• Assist with outfield maintenance, irrigation management, and seasonal renovation.
• Work collaboratively to plan schedules around weather, fixtures, and turf cycles.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III (or higher) in Sports Turf Management or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in cricket wicket preparation and turf curation.
• Strong understanding of turf agronomy, irrigation, soil management, and seasonal cycles.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Current driver's licence (MR licence desirable).
• White Card (desirable).
• Genuine pride in producing premium playing surfaces.

At Green by Nature, your expertise keeps the city's green spaces thriving- places where sport, community, and connection come to life.

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