Are you passionate about sport precincts, tree canopy, parks, and bushland conservation? We're expanding our Parks & Natural Areas team and are looking for dedicated individuals to join us. Whether you're an experienced leader, horticulturist, or an apprentice, we want you to help protect, maintain, and enhance our Shire's parks and natural areas. If you love working outdoors, making a positive community impact, we may have a role for you

Coordinator Sports Turf

Sutherland Shire Council is looking for a skilled Coordinator Sports Turf to oversee the day-to-day operations of our sport precinct maintenance programs.

In this role, you’ll coordinate internal teams, contractors, and volunteers to ensure our playing surfaces and associated assets meet the highest standards for our community. You’ll drive continuous improvement, foster a positive team culture and ensure safety is always a top priority — all while aligning your work with Council goals and values.

About the Role:

• Lead day-to-day sports turf operations and maintenance programs across multiple sites

• Manage work schedules, service levels, and technical delivery standards

• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and suppliers

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensuring legislative compliance

About You:

We’re looking for a practical, team-focused leader with a passion for high-quality sports turf and a commitment to supporting active, well-maintained community spaces, who meets the below requirements:

• Qualifications in Turf Management and Certified Sports Turf Manager (CSTM)

• Practical experience maintaining sports turf

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills

• Knowledge of irrigation, drainage, and safety standards

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: Sunday 15th June 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Friday 27th June 2025.
• Package: $104,345 - $122,876 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation. (Salary will be determined based on the skills and experience of the successful applicant).
• Hours of work: Permanent Full time 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight.
• 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), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Aaron Leahy Senior Manager Parks and Natural Areas, [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, [email protected] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.