Operations Leader - Sports Turf Maintenance

Everi Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport program

Generous leave entitlements

Employee Rewards Program

Ongoing Education and Resources

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Senior Operations Leader for Sports Turf Maintenance in Kogarah, NSW. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily turf maintenance, planning and resource coordination to deliver premier playing surfaces for major events and community use.

You will lead a small team of qualified staff, ensure health, safety and quality, and engage stakeholders to maintain turf welfare while minimising event disruption. A relevant qualification and accreditation are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management.
• Experience delivering Greenkeeping/Sports Turf Management to elite level and accountable for methods, standards and outcomes.
• Knowledge of sports turf agronomy and soil test interpretation to monitor turf health and pest/disease/nutrient issues.
• Chemical Application Accreditation (AQF3)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Experience leading a small team of trade qualified staff
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise daily work schedules
• Experience in operation/maintenance of plant and equipment used in Greenkeeping and turf management
• Commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Commitment to customer service
• Effective written and oral communication with stakeholders to advocate for turf welfare without disrupting events

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations and coordinate resources.
• Support a skilled team and ensure playing surfaces meet high standards for events and community use.
• Drive safety, accountability and continuous improvement across turf portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver quality outdoor spaces and turf welfare.
• Lead by example and manage competing demands to keep event delivery on track.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Customer service

WHS & EEO

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Tertiary qualification in Greenkeeping/Sports Turf Management

Job description

As the Senior Operations Leader - Sports Turf Maintenance, you will play a key role in the presentation,preparationand maintenance of Council's sports turf facilities. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity to work in a high-performance environment where quality,precisionand attention to detail are essential.

Leading daily maintenance operations, you will coordinate resources, support a skilledteamand ensure playing surfaces aremaintainedand presented to the highest standards for both major sporting events and community use. From turf management and operational planning to stakeholder engagement and service delivery, this diverse role combines technicalexpertisewith leadership responsibility.

Working closely with the Head of City Sport Maintenance, you will help drive a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement while delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes across Council's sports turf portfolio. Your ability to lead by example,prioritisecompeting demands andmaintainexceptional standards will be critical to the success of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sports turf professional who enjoys leading people, takes pride in their work and is passionate aboutmaintainingpremier sporting facilities that support the community and showcase Council's commitment to quality open spaces.

About the Employer

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

About the Candidate

• Tertiary qualifications in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management
• Demonstrated experience in providing Greenkeeping/Sports Turf Management to an elite level and be accountable for agreed work methods, standards and outcomes
• Knowledge of sports turf agronomy and understanding of soil test results to assist with monitoring turf health, identification and reporting on early signs of pest, disease, weed infestations and nutrient deficiencies
• Chemical Application Accreditation (AQF3)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience in motivating and leading a small team of trade qualified staff
• Capacity to plan, prioritise and organise daily work schedules
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and/or various equipment common to Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for turf welfare without disrupting event delivery

Permanent, Full-Time | $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 + 12% superannuation | Tuesday to Saturday | Kogarah, * Permanent, Full-Time - 76 hours per fortnight

• Salary from $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight while working Tuesday to Saturday
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources