Site Manager

Green By Nature; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to run your own site

Professional development opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Supportive leadership and culture

Job summary

Green by Nature on the Central Coast is seeking an experienced Sports Turf Site Manager to own the stadium playing surface.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role that focuses on delivering elite turf performance, managing irrigation and equipment, and coordinating with a turf network to ensure match-ready surfaces for training and events.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management is required.
• Proven experience maintaining high-performance sports turf surfaces.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation systems, fertiliser programs and turf renovation practices.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience operating and maintaining turf machinery and specialised equipment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• White Card (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the stadium playing surface, ensuring exceptional presentation, playability and safety year-round.
• Develop and implement turf maintenance programs including mowing, fertilisation, aeration, topdressing, irrigation and line marking.
• Monitor turf health and proactively manage pests, diseases, weeds, wear and environmental challenges.
• Plan and deliver seasonal renovation and recovery programs to maintain elite turf performance.
• Prepare the venue for training sessions, match days and special events.
• Operate and maintain specialised sports turf equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage irrigation systems and water usage to promote sustainable turf outcomes.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure expectations are exceeded and venue standards remain exceptionally high.
• Coordinate support crews and contractors during major works and renovation programs as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Specialised turf equipment

Job description

About the Role

An exceptional opportunity exists for an experienced Sports Turf professional to take ownership of one of the Central Coast's premier sporting venues.

As the Sports Turf Site Manager at Polytec Stadium, you will be solely responsible for the presentation, performance and maintenance of the stadium's elite playing surface. This is a hands-on role suited to a highly motivated turf professional who thrives working autonomously and takes pride in delivering a surface that is consistently match-ready.

Working closely with key stakeholders, you will plan and execute all aspects of turf management while drawing on support from our wider sports turf team for major renovation and project works. This is your opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a genuine impact at a high-profile sporting venue.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the stadium playing surface, ensuring exceptional presentation, playability and safety year-round.
• Develop and implement turf maintenance programs including mowing, fertilisation, aeration, topdressing, irrigation and line marking.
• Monitor turf health and proactively manage pests, diseases, weeds, wear and environmental challenges.
• Plan and deliver seasonal renovation and recovery programs to maintain elite turf performance.
• Prepare the venue for training sessions, match days and special events.
• Operate and maintain specialised sports turf equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage irrigation systems and water usage to promote sustainable turf outcomes.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure expectations are exceeded and venue standards remain exceptionally high.
• Coordinate support crews and contractors during major works and renovation programs as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.

Benefits

• Opportunity to manage a high-profile professional sporting venue.
• Autonomy to run your own site while being backed by an experienced sports turf network.
• Access to industry-leading equipment, technical support and resources.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture.
• Work for a market-leading organisation passionate about creating exceptional sporting surfaces.

About You

You are a passionate Sports Turf professional who takes pride in producing elite-quality playing surfaces.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining high-performance sports turf surfaces.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation systems, fertiliser programs and turf renovation practices.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of site outcomes.
• Experience operating and maintaining turf machinery and specialised equipment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• White Card (or willingness to obtain).

Above all, you are a self-starter who thrives on accountability, has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about delivering playing surfaces that perform at the highest level.

Our Team & Culture

At Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and our values of Accountability, Bravery and Care guide how we work, support one another, and deliver for our clients every day.