Lead Contract Manager – Sports Turf & Grounds

Green by Nature; Manly; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Laptop

Phone

Learning and development opportunities

Ongoing safety training

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead turf and horticulture services across the Northern Beaches, Mosman and North Sydney. You will manage approximately 12 Greenkeepers and drive high standards of presentation and service delivery.

You will oversee day-to-day performance, coach staff, liaise with clients and ensure safety and quality across multiple sites. The role combines technical turf expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Sports Turf Management or Horticulture.
• Strong knowledge of turf maintenance and renovation practices.
• Experience leading turf or horticultural maintenance operations.
• Proven leadership of operational teams.
• Ability to plan maintenance programs while maintaining high presentation standards.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, deadlines and competing priorities.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Current full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee turf maintenance programs including mowing, irrigation, fertilisation, aeration, topdressing, renovations and pest and disease management.
• Manage presentation and ongoing improvement of sporting fields, turf areas, gardens and landscapes.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 12 Greenkeepers, Team Leaders, Apprentices and Groundspeople.
• Deliver on-site training in turf maintenance techniques and safe equipment operation.
• Build relationships with clients and respond promptly to requests and issues.
• Perform regular site inspections and monthly audits for quality, safety and contract compliance.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and additional works across the portfolio.
• Prepare client quotes within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and site performance.
• Ensure employees are inducted, trained and supported.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient contract delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Sports Turf Management

Horticulture

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead turf and horticulture services across the Northern Beaches, Mosman and North Sydney. You will manage approximately 12 Greenkeepers and drive high standards of presentation and service delivery.

You will oversee day-to-day performance, coach staff, liaise with clients and ensure safety and quality across multiple sites. The role combines technical turf expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder management.