Senior Sports Turf Operations Leader

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Rewards Program

Ongoing Education and Resources

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Georges River Council invites applications for the Senior Operations Leader - Sports Turf Maintenance to oversee the presentation, preparation and maintenance of our premier sports turf facilities. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise with people management to ensure surfaces meet the highest standards for major events and community use.

You will lead daily operations, coordinate resources, support a skilled team and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management.
• Demonstrated experience in providing Greenkeeping/Sports Turf Management to an elite level.
• Knowledge of sports turf agronomy and soil test interpretation.
• Chemical Application Accreditation (AQF3).
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Experience leading a small trade-qualified team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations and coordinate resources.
• Support a skilled team to maintain surfaces at highest standards for events.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure service delivery without disrupting events.
• Drive safety, accountability and continuous improvement across turf portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management

Job description

Georges River Council invites applications for the Senior Operations Leader - Sports Turf Maintenance to oversee the presentation, preparation and maintenance of our premier sports turf facilities. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise with people management to ensure surfaces meet the highest standards for major events and community use.

You will lead daily operations, coordinate resources, support a skilled team and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across