Team Leader - Sports Facilities

City of Ryde; Ryde; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle (Council-provided)

Salary $68,937–$84,448.96 per year

12.5% superannuation

Long service leave

Paid parental leave

Learning and development

Fitness Passport

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Ryde invites applications for a Team Leader, Sports Facilities to lead a small team responsible for maintaining Council's sportsgrounds and recreational facilities.

This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating daily operations, planning maintenance programs, allocating resources and guiding staff to deliver high-quality outdoor facilities for residents and visitors. Previous supervisory experience in parks, sports fields or horticulture is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operational teams in sportsgrounds, parks or horticulture.
• Experience in maintaining sports fields and recreation facilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A current Class C Driver Licence and MR Licence (or higher) required.
• White Card and basic computer literacy expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team responsible for sportsgrounds maintenance.
• Plan and implement maintenance programs and work schedules.
• Allocate staff, equipment and materials to achieve service outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and support team members in day-to-day work.
• Provide technical guidance for sports field and grounds maintenance.
• Undertake sports field and grounds maintenance activities.
• Monitor work standards and ensure service levels are achieved.

Skills

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Safety focus

Education

Certificate III in Greenkeeping, Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or related discipline

Diploma in Horticulture or related discipline

MR Driver Licence or higher

Current Class C Driver Licence

White Card

Job description

• Lead the maintenance and presentation of Ryde's sports facilities and open spaces
• Permanent full-time leadership opportunity within a supportive team environment
• Council-provided To and From Work vehicle

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people and is known for its beautiful parks, sporting facilities and open spaces. Our Parks and Sportsgrounds team plays an important role in maintaining these community assets and ensuring they remain safe, welcoming and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader, Sports Facilities to lead a small team responsible for the maintenance and presentation of Council's sportsgrounds and recreational facilities.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll coordinate daily operations, oversee maintenance programs, allocate resources and support your team to deliver high-quality outcomes across a range of sporting and recreational facilities.

As an active member of the team, you'll also contribute to operational maintenance activities and provide technical expertise in sports field and grounds maintenance.

About You

You are a practical and proactive leader with experience supervising operational teams within sportsgrounds, parks, horticulture, landscaping or a similar environment.

You enjoy working outdoors, leading by example and supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes. You can organise resources, prioritise work and adapt to changing operational demands while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service.

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career while contributing to some of Ryde's most important sporting and recreational facilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating a team responsible for sportsgrounds maintenance
• Planning and implementing maintenance programs and work schedules
• Allocating staff, equipment and materials to achieve service outcomes
• Leading, mentoring and supporting team members in their day‑to‑day work
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to team members
• Undertaking sports field and grounds maintenance activities
• Monitoring work standards and ensuring service levels are achieved

In Addition, You Will Have

• Certificate III in Greenkeeping, Parks & Gardens, Horticulture or a related discipline, together with relevant industry experience
• Experience leading, supervising and coordinating operational teams
• Experience in sportsgrounds, parks, horticultural or similar maintenance environments
• Experience operating plant, equipment and power tools used in sports field maintenance
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A current Class C Driver Licence
• Basic computer literacy
• MR Driver Licence or higher
• White Card
• Experience in weed management and control
• Diploma in Horticulture or a related discipline
• Extensive team leadership experience

Bring your leadership skills, technical expertise and passion for outdoor environments to help maintain some of Ryde's most valued sporting facilities.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $68,937 to $84,448.96 per annum + 12.5% superannuation + a Council-provided To and From Work vehicle. Salary offered will be dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work‑life balance
• Council-provided To and From Work vehicle
• Rostered Day Off approximately every three weeks
• Long service leave after five years, then accrued monthly
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Three additional grant days over the Christmas period
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Fitness Passport membership opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations
• Learning and development opportunities

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety