City of Ryde Council

Team Leader Sports Facilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of sportsground maintenance teams
• To and from work vehicle
• Enjoy a rostered day off every 3 weeks

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

Are you an experienced groundskeeper looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a dynamic team in maintaining and preparing our sports fields to top standards!

As the Sportsground Team Leader, you'll be hands-on, ensuring the safe and timely upkeep of our fields, making them game-ready for the community. If you're passionate about working outdoors, leading a team, and taking pride in high-quality results, this role is perfect for you.

Your commencing salary will range from $70,790.25 - $83,661.20 p.a. + superannuation, dependent on your relevant skills and experience. In addition, you will receive a to and from work vehicle.

About You

You are a proactive leader with experience in sports field and garden maintenance. Skilled in supervising teams, managing resources, and ensuring maintenance programs run smoothly, you bring technical expertise and a hands-on approach. Your ability to oversee operations, maintain compliance, and contribute to planning makes you a valuable asset to the team.

In addition, you will also have:

• Hold at least Certificate 3 level qualifications in greenkeeping, horticulture or similar
• Have significant experience in a greenkeeping or sporting fields maintenance role
• Have experience leading teams and coordinating daily work tasks
• Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors
• Have a personal commitment to safe working practices

Culture & Benefits

• To and From work vehicle
• Uniform and relevant PPE provided
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date:  Sunday 6 March 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Richie Griffiths on 0418 200 139 between 7:30am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety