Sports Turf Manager

A Sports Turf Manager in Australia is responsible for overseeing the preparation, maintenance, and presentation of both natural and synthetic playing surfaces used in a wide range of sporting venues. Their work ensures that fields meet professional standards for performance, player safety, and visual appeal. This includes tasks such as mowing, irrigating, fertilising, aerating, and managing pest or disease control. Turf managers also coordinate field markings, event preparation, and the operation and upkeep of specialist horticultural equipment.

Beyond hands-on turf maintenance, Sports Turf Managers often take on supervisory and administrative duties. They may manage teams of groundskeepers, plan maintenance schedules around sporting events, and handle budgeting and procurement of materials. Most professionals in this field typically work at stadiums, golf courses, race tracks, or council-managed sports grounds.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $80,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a sports turf manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC51024

Diploma of Sports Turf Management
On Campus, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$6,685 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Greenkeeper Groundsperson Sports Turf Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Greenkeeper Groundsperson Sports Turf Manager

Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$64,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Groundsperson Irrigation Technician Horticulturalist
Greenkeeper Sports Turf Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Groundsperson Irrigation Technician Horticulturalist Greenkeeper Sports Turf Manager + 2 more
22650VIC

Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science
On Campus
18 months
$24,407
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturist Nursery Manager Park Manager
Irrigation Technician Agricultural Technician Landscape Manager Sports Turf Manager Horticultural Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturist Nursery Manager Park Manager Irrigation Technician Agricultural Technician Landscape Manager Sports Turf Manager Horticultural Assistant + 5 more
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