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 in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
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.
You'll join a well-resourced environment where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your work has a visible impact every day.
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 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 workplace 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
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📌 Head Curator – Sports Fields (Sydney)
🏢 Green by Nature
📍 Sydney