Precinct Supervisor - Artie Smith (Scarp)

Shoalhaven City Council; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexitime for indoor staff

Novated lease arrangements available

Professional development and training

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council seeks a Precinct Supervisor for the SCaRP (Artie Smith Oval, Bomaderry). The role oversees turf and grounds maintenance, plays a key part in precinct operations, and leads a small team to deliver high-standard community facilities.

38 hours/week, Monday to Friday, with a 9-day fortnight. On-call requirements and overtime may apply; located at Artie Smith Oval. Trade certificate in sports turf management and MR licence are essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Trade Certificate in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Current White Card (Safework NSW) and MR licence are essential.
• Class C Driver’s Licence and right to work in Australia required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising day-to-day grounds and precinct operations
• Preparing and maintaining turf cricket wickets and sports turf areas
• Developing and implementing annual turf management programs
• Overseeing irrigation, machinery maintenance and pest control activities
• Ensuring council assets are maintained to a high standard within resources
• Operating specialised plant and equipment safely and effectively

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

On-call readiness

Education

Trade Certificate in Sports Turf Management or Equivalent Qualification

Tools

MR licence

White Card

Class C Driver’s Licence

Job description

• Precinct Supervisor - Artie Smith (SCaRP)

Precinct Supervisor - Artie Smith (SCaRP)

Shoalhaven City Council

• Full Time
• $71,228 to $80,059 pa + super

22 Oct 2026

Description

• Permanent / Full Time
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
• Located at Artie Smith Oval, Bomaderry

About the Role

This position coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Shoalhaven Community & Recreation Precinct (SCaRP), including Artie Smith Oval, the Croquet Club and Indoor Sports Centre grounds. You'll lead a small team responsible for turf and grounds maintenance, sports field presentation and precinct operations, ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard for the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising day-to-day grounds and precinct operations
• Preparing and maintaining turf cricket wickets and sports turf areas
• Developing and implementing annual turf management programs
• Overseeing irrigation, machinery maintenance and pest control activities
• Ensuring Council assets are maintained to a high standard within available resources
• Operating specialised plant and equipment safely and effectively
• Delivering high-quality services in line with established standards and programs

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Trade Certificate in Sports Turf Management or Equivalent Qualification
• Current White Card - General Construction Induction Card (Safework NSW)
• MR licence
• Previous experience as a Curator or in Sports Turf Management
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• Proof of right to work in Australia

Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and resilient leader with demonstrated experience in sports turf management. You will be a decisive and solutions-focused leader with strong communication skills and the ability to guide a team through operational challenges.

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

• Trade Certificate in Sports Turf Management or Equivalent Qualification
• Previous experience as a Curator or in Sports Turf Management
• Proof of right to work in Australia

Applications Close: Thursday, 22 October 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact:

David Mather, Precinct Coordinator - North

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