Lead Sports Turf & Grounds Supervisor

Shoalhaven City Council

Bomaderry

On-site

AUD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs: Fitness Passport &

EAP & discounted health insurance

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council seeks a Precinct Supervisor to manage daily grounds operations at Artie Smith Oval and SCaRP. You will guide staff in turf and sports ground maintenance, contribute to seasonal planning, and ensure safe operation of equipment.

The role requires a trade certificate in sports turf management, construction safety, and valid licences (MR and Class C), with a track record in sports turf management. On-call availability is expected.

Qualifications

Trade certificate or equivalent required.
White Card/Cards for construction safety.
MR licence and Class C Driver's Licence required.
Proof of right to work in Australia.
Experience as a Curator or in Sports Turf Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Shoalhaven Community & Recreation Precinct (SCaRP), Artie Smith Oval, Croquet and Indoor Sports Centre grounds.
Prepare and maintain turf cricket wickets and other sports turf areas, including irrigation maintenance and seasonal changes.
Be accountable for quality, quantity, and timeliness of work within resource constraints.
Undertake safe operation of plant and equipment with high accuracy.
Develop, implement and monitor an annual turf management plan.
Schedule routine machinery and irrigation maintenance and oversee pest control.