Team Leader - Sport Precinct Maintenance
Job No:
SSC1780
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Team Leader - Sports Precinct Maintenance
- Lead a dedicated team in maintaining high standards of sports precincts.
- Ensure safe and functional environments through effective coordination and management.
- Foster positive community relations and promote a culture of inclusion and diversity.
- Support professional growth and development while adhering to Council policies and safety standards.
About Sutherland Shire Council
Sutherland Shire Council is committed to delivering exceptional services to our community. We aspire to create a sustainable environment that enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Our focus is on innovation and collaboration, ensuring that we meet the diverse needs of our community.
As an employer of choice, we value our staff and provide opportunities for professional development, a supportive workplace culture, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Position Overview
The Team Leader - Sports Precinct Maintenance is pivotal in ensuring the maintenance and presentation of designated sports precincts. This role involves overseeing the care of grassed surrounds, garden beds, and hardstand areas to maintain a safe and visually appealing environment.
In this position, you will lead field-based staff, managing routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, garden upkeep, and the cleaning of various surfaces. You will collaborate with turf, irrigation, and horticulture teams to optimise the precinct's overall presentation and functionality, responding effectively to seasonal changes and operational demands.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in park and sports precinct maintenance, demonstrating leadership and supervisory capabilities in outdoor settings.
- Certificate 3 in Horticulture (or equivalent) and relevant licences.
- Class MR drivers’ licence (or willing to obtain within first 6 months of employment)
- AQF3 / Chemcert (or equivalent)
- WHS Induction Card (Whitecard for Construction Work)
- Experience in maintaining parks, sports areas, or landscaped environments.
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritise maintenance activities across multiple sites.
- Strong communication skills to foster relationships with stakeholders and promote a customer-centric approach.
We are looking for a proactive individual who values safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement while leading a team with a focus on community service and engagement.
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: Monday 18 May 2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing
- Package: From $78,717 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent full time role 38 hours per week 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, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Geoge Crowe, Sports Turf Manager, gcrowe@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
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