Shoalhaven City Council

Precinct Supervisor – Artie Smith (SCaRP

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $71,228 - $80,059 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
• Located at Artie Smith Oval, Bomaderry
• Applications close Thursday, 24 September 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role
This position coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Shoalhaven Community & Recreation Precinct (SCaRP), Artie Smith Oval, Croquet, and Indoor Sports Centre grounds. You will provide supervision and direction to staff performing ground maintenance, greenkeeping, and other operational activities within the Precinct. It also includes:

• Understand and provide service standards consistent with established practices and programs
• Preparation and maintenance of turf cricket wickets and other sports turf areas, including but not inclusive of turf management cultural practices, irrigation maintenance, seasonal changeover activities and general horticultural maintenance
• Be accountable for the quality, quantity and timeliness of work within constraints of available resources for the care of assets
• To undertake safe operation of plant and / or specialist equipment utilising advanced skills to deliver outcomes with a high degree of accuracy
• Develop, implement and monitor an annual turf management plan
• Conduct or schedule all routine machinery and irrigation maintenance
• Monitor and oversee pest control

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Trade Certificate in Sports Turf Management or Equivalent Qualification
• Current White Card - General Construction Induction Card (Safework NSW)
• MR licence
• Previous experience as a Curator or in Sports Turf Management
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of right to work in Australia

Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and resilient leader with demonstrated experience in sports turf management. You will be a decisive and solutions-focused leader with strong communication skills and the ability to guide a team through operational challenges.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. What is your understanding of Work Health and Safety and how will you contribute to maintaining a positive safety culture?
4. What do you believe are the most important factors in building a positive and productive team culture?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Thursday, 24 September 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact David Mather - Precinct Coordinator - North - 0439 217 149

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.