Senior Sports Turf Site Manager – Premier Campus Grounds

Green by Nature AU; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual-cab vehicle

Company phone

Laptop provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Green by Nature AU in Canberra is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the maintenance and presentation of ANU's sportsgrounds. You’ll manage 4-5 staff, cricket, rugby and soccer facilities, and deliver high-quality surfaces.

This hands-on leadership role blends turf expertise with people management and client engagement, offering career progression and a chance to shape a premier precinct for university sports.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports turf management or grounds maintenance.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of turf management practices for sporting facilities.
• Experience preparing and maintaining cricket wickets (advantageous).
• Experience managing irrigation systems and water management programs.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Sound computer and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 4-5 grounds professionals.
• Manage all sports turf operations across cricket, rugby and soccer facilities.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of high-quality cricket wickets and playing surfaces.
• Plan and coordinate seasonal maintenance programs and resource allocation.
• Conduct site inspections and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage equipment, materials and operational budgets.
• Build strong relationships with ANU stakeholders and sporting user groups.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
• Support reporting, scheduling and workforce planning activities.

Skills

Sports turf management

Leadership / supervision

Irrigation & water management

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Health & safety

Reporting & computer skills

Autonomy & proactive approach

Job description

Green by Nature AU in Canberra is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the maintenance and presentation of ANU's sportsgrounds. You’ll manage 4-5 staff, cricket, rugby and soccer facilities, and deliver high-quality surfaces.

This hands-on leadership role blends turf expertise with people management and client engagement, offering career progression and a chance to shape a premier precinct for university sports.