Team Leader Sportsfield

Team Leader Sportsfield

Location: Concord, New South Wales

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: $72,318 to $83,165 per annum + Super + Allowance

Description

Step into the role of Team Leader Sportsfield!

• Permanent, full-time 38 hours per week
• Bring your expertise in sports turf management
• $72,318 to $83,165 per annum + Super + Allowance

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

As the Team Leader Sportsfields, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the day-to-day operations and maintenance of our sports fields, with special emphasis on local and professional sporting fields such as Concord Oval – home to the West Tigers, along with turf Cricket wickets. This role combines leadership, technical knowledge, and a passion for sports fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of staff at an operational level, ensuring Council’s parks, sporting fields and turf wickets are maintained to the highest standard.
• Manage routine staffing matters such as ensuring the safety of staff on all job sites and resolving routine enquiries.
• Operate appropriate machinery to carry out development work and garden maintenance in parks and reserves, and control roadside growth as directed.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
• Three to five years of experience in turf preparation and maintenance.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Current Chemical Users certificate.
• General Construction Induction card (white card).
• Class ‘C’ driver’s licence.
• Experience with cricket wicket, line marking and looking after high‑profile sports fields is desirable.

Benefits

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9‑day fortnight scheme).
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team.
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development.
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Pilates classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, and much more).

How to Apply

Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form below. Applications close 11:30pm, 5 January 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and is committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre‑employment checks including medical and other background checks.

To learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council, visit https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg.