Elite Sports Turf Manager - High-Profile Fields

Green By Nature; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Supportive leadership team

Showcase skills at high-profile venues

Career progression and professional发展

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Turf Maintenance Technician to maintain and present elite sports surfaces across three premier venues: Tramway Oval, Kippax Lake and Heffron Park in Sydney, NSW. You will ensure surfaces are safe, visually outstanding and competition-ready year-round, through hands‑on maintenance and proactive turf care.

You will lead routine turf management, operate turf equipment, monitor health, and contribute to renovation and sustainability initiatives,

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management is required.
• Experience in sports turf maintenance or greenkeeping is essential.
• Strong understanding of turfgrass species, growth habits, maintenance practices, irrigation systems and sports field preparation.
• Ability to operate and maintain a range of turf machinery including ride‑on mowers, aerators and sprayers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, aeration, fertilisation, topdressing, line marking and irrigation management to maintain high‑quality playing surfaces.
• Monitor turf health and address pests, diseases, weeds, compaction, and wear with cultural and chemical management.
• Execute seasonal renovation, recovery and improvement programs to optimize turf performance across all sites.
• Implement sustainable turf management practices including water conservation and IPM strategies.
• Operate, maintain and care for specialised turf equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan maintenance schedules and priorities across multiple venues.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and clients, delivering exceptional service.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement and presentation of high‑performance sports fields.

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Aerators

Sprayers

Other specialised turf equipment

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Turf Maintenance Technician to maintain and present elite sports surfaces across three premier venues: Tramway Oval, Kippax Lake and Heffron Park in Sydney, NSW. You will ensure surfaces are safe, visually outstanding and competition-ready year-round, through hands‑on maintenance and proactive turf care.

You will lead routine turf management, operate turf equipment, monitor health, and contribute to renovation and sustainability initiatives,