Hands-On Turf Production & Farm Lead

Fencing and Gate Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Turf in Sydney is seeking a reliable, hands-on Turf Farm Manager to oversee daily operations and the end-to-end turf production cycle from planting to delivery.

You will manage soil preparation, planting, regrowth, mowing, fertilising, irrigation scheduling and pest control, ensuring orders are harvested and delivered on time. The role requires practical farming experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Experience in turf farming or a similar hands-on role.
• Knowledge of turf care, irrigation and machinery operation.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations and plan seasonal turf maintenance.
• Prepare soil, plant turf and manage regrowth after harvesting.
• Monitor turf health, mowing, fertilising, aerating, weed and pest control.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems and schedule watering.
• Cut, harvest, stack and load turf to meet customer orders.
• Coordinate harvesting and deliveries to maintain turf freshness and quality.
• Deliver orders to customer sites and secure loads for transport.
• Operate tractors, mowers, turf harvesters and trucks; perform routine equipment checks.

Skills

Turf farming

Irrigation systems

Machinery operation

Delivery coordination

Outdoor work

Education

Agriculture/Horticulture background

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Harvesters

Job description

Harmony Turf in Sydney is seeking a reliable, hands-on Turf Farm Manager to oversee daily operations and the end-to-end turf production cycle from planting to delivery.

You will manage soil preparation, planting, regrowth, mowing, fertilising, irrigation scheduling and pest control, ensuring orders are harvested and delivered on time. The role requires practical farming experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.