Permanent, Full-Time | $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 + 12% superannuation | Tuesday to Saturday | Carlton

Bring your sports turf expertise and leadership skills to a role responsible for maintaining high-performance sporting venues to the highest standard.

About the Role

As the Senior Operations Leader - Sports Turf Maintenance, you will play a key role in the presentation, preparation and maintenance of Council's sports turf facilities. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity to work in a high-performance environment where quality, precision and attention to detail are essential.

Leading daily maintenance operations, you will coordinate resources, support a skilled team and ensure playing surfaces are maintained and presented to the highest standards for both major sporting events and community use. From turf management and operational planning to stakeholder engagement and service delivery, this diverse role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibility.

Working closely with the Head of City Sport Maintenance, you will help drive a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement while delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes across Council's sports turf portfolio. Your ability to lead by example, prioritise competing demands and maintain exceptional standards will be critical to the success of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sports turf professional who enjoys leading people, takes pride in their work and is passionate about maintaining premier sporting facilities that support the community and showcase Council's commitment to quality open spaces.

What We Offer

- Permanent, Full-Time - 76 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $84,553.95 - $97,968.66 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Enjoy a 9-day fortnight while working Tuesday to Saturday
- Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave




- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

- Tertiary qualifications in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management
- Demonstrated experience in providing Greenkeeping/Sports Turf Management to an elite level and be accountable for agreed work methods, standards and outcomes
- Knowledge of sports turf agronomy and understanding of soil test results to assist with monitoring turf health, identification and reporting on early signs of pest, disease, weed infestations and nutrient deficiencies
- Chemical Application Accreditation (AQF3)
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated experience in motivating and leading a small team of trade qualified staff
- Capacity to plan, prioritise and organise daily work schedules
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and/or various equipment common to Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management
- Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Appropriate written and oral communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for turf welfare without disrupting event delivery

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria,



then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Brad Horn, Head of City Sports Turf Maintenance on 02 •••• •328.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child secure organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

📌 Senior Operations Leader - Sports Turf Maintenance (Carlton)
🏢 Georges River Council
📍 Carlton