EOI - Cricket Curator

Green by Nature; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Mobile phone provided

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training

Job summary

Green by Nature in Sydney's northern region is seeking an experienced Cricket Curator to own the preparation, presentation and maintenance of cricket wickets and turf areas at a premier facility.

You will oversee pre-season renovations through match-day preparation, with autonomy to influence surface performance and ensure safety and high standards. A supportive team awaits your leadership and expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and maintaining cricket wickets.
• Strong knowledge of sports turf management practices.
• Experience operating turf maintenance equipment.
• Detail-oriented with pride in high-quality playing surfaces.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Cricket wicket preparation and maintenance.
• Mowing, rolling, irrigation, fertilising and turf health management.
• Seasonal renovations and surface improvement programs.
• Preparing playing surfaces for training sessions and match days.
• Monitoring surface performance and implementing proactive maintenance.
• Operating and maintaining turf machinery and equipment.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with best practice.

Skills

Cricket wicket maintenance

Sports turf management

Turf machinery operation

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or similar

Chemical accreditation

Job description

Northern Sydney Region

Are you passionate about preparing high-quality cricket wickets and producing playing surfaces that perform at their best?

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Cricket Curator to take ownership of the preparation, presentation and ongoing maintenance of cricket wickets and associated sports turf areas at one of our premier sporting facilities in Sydney's northern region.

This is an opportunity to specialise in cricket surface management, working with a supportive team while having the autonomy to influence wicket preparation and turf performance throughout the season.

About the Role

As Cricket Curator, you will play a key role in delivering safe, consistent and high-performing cricket surfaces. From pre-season renovations through to match-day preparation, you'll be responsible for maintaining wickets and outfields to the highest standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cricket wicket preparation and maintenance
• Mowing, rolling, irrigation, fertilising and turf health management
• Seasonal renovations and surface improvement programs
• Preparing playing surfaces for training sessions and match days
• Monitoring surface performance and implementing proactive maintenance practices
• Operating and maintaining turf machinery and specialist equipment
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with industry best practice

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Previous experience preparing and maintaining cricket wickets
• Strong knowledge of sports turf management practices
• Experience operating turf maintenance equipment
• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing quality playing surfaces
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A current driver's licence

Desirable

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, Parks & Gardens or similar
• Chemical accreditation
• Experience within schools, councils, sporting venues or elite turf environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Tool of trade vehicle
• Mobile phone provided
• Opportunity to specialise in cricket wicket preparation
• Work on respected sporting facilities across Sydney's northern region
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership team and career progression opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the quality of premier cricket playing surfaces

If you take pride in producing outstanding wickets and want to further your career in sports turf management, we'd love to hear from you.