At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the management of premier sporting facilities and ensure top-notch playing conditions.
- Company: Prestigious independent school in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs with a focus on sports excellence.
- Benefits: Leadership role, long-term career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy in your role and work with quality equipment in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on school sports and showcase your expertise in turf management.
- Qualifications: Experience in sports turf maintenance and relevant qualifications in Turf Management or Horticulture.
The predicted salary is between 46575 - 56925 $ per year.
Shape and maintain premier school sporting facilities in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. We're seeking an experienced turf professional to lead the management of high-quality sporting surfaces at a prestigious independent school. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to oversee the planning, presentation and performance of the school's cricket, rugby and soccer facilities. From preparing quality turf wickets to delivering exceptional playing conditions across winter sports fields, you'll play a key role in supporting a thriving sporting programme.
About the Role
As Head Curator, you'll be responsible for the care and development of the school's sporting grounds, ensuring they consistently meet the highest standards for performance, safety and presentation. Working as a leader in the grounds team, you'll plan and deliver seasonal maintenance programs, coordinate renovations, manage irrigation systems and guide the ongoing improvement of all playing surfaces.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Managing all cricket wickets, rugby fields and soccer pitches across the campus
- Planning and delivering annual renovation and maintenance programs
- Monitoring turf health and implementing fertiliser, irrigation and disease management strategies
- Preparing playing surfaces for training, fixtures and major school events
- Operating and maintaining specialist turf equipment
- Coordinating contractors and supporting grounds team operations when required
- Identifying opportunities to enhance field performance, sustainability and efficiency
- Maintaining a safe working environment and promoting best practice across all turf operations
What You'll Bring:
- Experience maintaining sports turf, playing fields, golf courses or similar high-quality landscapes
- Strong knowledge of turf management principles and seasonal maintenance practices
- Experience preparing cricket wickets and/or winter sports fields
- Confidence operating a range of turf machinery and irrigation systems
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- A proactive approach with pride in delivering exceptional standards
- Relevant qualifications in Turf Management, Horticulture or a related field
Why Join Us?
This role offers more than day-to-day turf maintenance. It's a chance to take ownership of an impressive sporting grounds portfolio and influence its future direction.
- A leadership position with genuine autonomy
- Well-maintained facilities and quality equipment
- Long-term career development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The satisfaction of seeing your work showcased through school sport and community events
Head Curator – Sports Fields in Sydney employer: Green by Nature
At Green by Nature, we pride ourselves on being Australia's largest and most award-winning landscape services business, offering a stable work environment with regular hours and a fantastic team culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our monthly reward programs, ongoing safety training, and career advancement opportunities, all while fostering a supportive management team that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in creating stunning outdoor spaces that enhance quality of life and promote sustainability, all while enjoying the benefits of tools of trade and a safety-first culture.
