Lead Sports Turf Manager — Campus Fields & Surfaces

Green by Nature; Ryde; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Green by Nature seeks an experienced Sports Turf Site Manager to lead maintenance and presentation of a large sporting precinct within a leading education environment in Western Sydney. You will own diverse turf fields, drive maintenance programs, manage client relationships and elevate site performance.

Supported by industry-leading resources, you will shape turf quality, plan renovations and ensure surfaces exceed expectations year-round, while fostering a high-performing, safety-first team

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience in sports turf maintenance with leadership/supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of turf species, irrigation systems, fertiliser programs, renovation works and turf health management.
• Experience operating and maintaining sports turf equipment and machinery.
• Sound understanding of chemical application and best-practice turf management techniques.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach with high attention to detail and high standards.
• Current Driver Licence.
• White Card.
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance and presentation of natural turf fields and surrounding spaces.
• Develop and deliver annual maintenance, renovation and recovery programs.
• Plan and oversee mowing, aeration, fertilising, irrigation, topdressing and turf health initiatives.
• Monitor turf performance and manage weeds, pests, diseases and wear.
• Oversee irrigation systems and implement sustainable water management.
• Coordinate equipment, resources and maintenance schedules for high-quality outcomes.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders through regular communication.
• Lead onsite team and foster a safety-focused culture.
• Ensure all works comply with safety and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Turf maintenance

Irrigation

Turf health management

Equipment operation

Planning & organising

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Mowing machinery

Renovation tools

Job description

Green by Nature seeks an experienced Sports Turf Site Manager to lead maintenance and presentation of a large sporting precinct within a leading education environment in Western Sydney. You will own diverse turf fields, drive maintenance programs, manage client relationships and elevate site performance.

Supported by industry-leading resources, you will shape turf quality, plan renovations and ensure surfaces exceed expectations year-round, while fostering a high-performing, safety-first team