This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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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.
