Be part of a team that keeps our sports grounds in top shape!

• Maintain and enhance high-quality sports surfaces across the Sutherland Shire
• Support community wellbeing through beautiful, functional outdoor spaces
• Enjoy career development in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Make a visible impact in your local community

About Us

At Sutherland Shire Council, we’re passionate about creating vibrant, well-maintained open spaces that support active lifestyles and community pride. Our team is committed to excellence in maintaining parks, gardens, and sports facilities that make the Shire a great place to live, work, and play.

Your Role as a Greenkeeper

As a Greenkeeper, you’ll play a hands-on role in the maintenance, preparation, and construction of turf wickets and playing surfaces. Your work will directly influence the quality and safety of our sports facilities, ensuring they’re ready for community use and sporting excellence.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and maintaining turf and landscaped areas to a high standard
• Identifying and managing site hazards
• Coordinating equipment and working collaboratively with your team
• Contributing to the delivery of safe, attractive, and functional community spaces

About You

We’re looking for a motivated team player with a passion for turf management and a commitment to quality. You’ll bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a desire to contribute to your community.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in preparing and renovating high-quality sports surfaces
• A strong safety focus and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment

Join our Team and Grow with Us.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 4 September 2025.
• Package: $69,785 - $75,891 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation (Salary will be determined based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate).
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week with 9 day fortnight. Overtime may be offered during peak season.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to George Crowe - Sports Turf Manager via gcrowe@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers, brivers@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.