Turf Maintenance Team Leader

About the role

As a Turf Maintenance Team Leader, you will be key in maintaining and enhancing turf areas ensuring they remain lush, healthy, and resilient. Reporting to the Site Manager, this hands‑on role involves maintaining and enhancing turf areas, implementing sustainable practices, and delivering exceptional results.

If you have a passion for turf management, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to environmental sustainability, then we want to hear from you.

Prepare and maintain high-performance natural turf cricket wickets to elite training and match standards

Undertake pitch preparation including scarifying, rolling, mowing, marking, watering, and covers management

Execute post‑match wicket recovery and rotation processes to ensure surface sustainability throughout the season

Maintain outfield areas to ensure consistent, safe, and visually presentable playing surfaces

Undertake regular mowing, irrigation, fertilisation, pest and disease management, and turf renovation activities

Carry out weed and pest control programs

Operate and maintain turf management machinery and specialised cricket turf equipment

Perform basic servicing and upkeep of mowers, rollers, line markers, and other Sportfield greenkeeping tools

Support planning and delivery of wicket rotation, outfield renovations, and seasonal maintenance schedules

Assist in preparing surfaces for elite team training, community use, and scheduled competitions or events

Health, Safety and Compliance

Follow all WHS protocols and promote a culture of safety within the team

Work collaboratively within a high-performance grounds team under the direction of the Head Curator or Turf Manager

Provide guidance and mentoring to apprentices or junior staff where required

Responsibilities

- Perform regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, aerating, and topdressing to uphold the quality and playability of turf surfaces.
- Monitor turf health and proactively address issues such as pests, diseases, and compaction through appropriate cultural and chemical practices.
- Implement sustainable turf management practices, including water conservation strategies, and pest management techniques.
- Operate and maintain specialised turf equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborate with the landscaping team to coordinate maintenance schedules, prioritise tasks, and deliver exceptional results.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their expectations, address concerns, and provide turf care recommendations.

Benefits

- Receive Above Award rates for your expertise.
- Access prerequisite training to excel in your role.
- Enjoy a supplied uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Engage in social events fostering team camaraderie.
- Thrive in a supportive management team and fantastic team culture.

About You

- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
- Cricket Wicket experience (desirable)
- Previous experience in turf management, greenkeeping, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of turfgrass species, growth habits, and maintenance requirements.
- Familiarity with turf care equipment and machinery, including mowers, aerators, and sprayers.
- Ongoing safety training programs and resources available.

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.

How to Apply

Grow with us at Green by Nature Submit your resume today.

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