Wicket Curator

Maintain excellence. Shape the fields where Sydney comes to play. About You You’re a qualified Sports Turf Curator or Greenkeeper who understands that great cricket starts from the ground up. Precision, patience, and pride are your trademarks — from rolling the perfect wicket block to reading soil moisture and preparing a pitch that plays true. You thrive outdoors, work with professionalism and purpose, and bring together technical expertise with a meticulous eye for detail. You take satisfaction in preparing playing surfaces that perform under pressure — from community matches to top-level fixtures. If you want to be part of a team that celebrates quality, craftsmanship, and the spirit of the game, this is your opportunity. About Green by Nature At Green by Nature, we’re united by one purpose- to care for the spaces that bring communities together. Across Australia and New Zealand, our 2,000-strong team delivers world-class horticultural, landscape, and turf management services. We live by our values: Accountability – We own it. Bravery – We face challenges with heart. Care – We act with empathy and dedication to people and place. Join a company that values your expertise, supports your growth, and shares your pride in delivering exceptional outdoor spaces. About the Role Based at Centennial Parklands, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and preparing some of Sydney’s most iconic cricket wickets and sporting surfaces. Working within a dedicated team of turf professionals, you’ll oversee the preparation, maintenance, and renovation of cricket pitches and surrounding turf to meet the highest standards of playability and presentation. You’ll: Prepare and maintain turf wickets and practice facilities to competition and event standards. Conduct pitch preparation, rolling, watering, mowing, scarifying, and topdressing schedules. Manage soil profiles, moisture levels, and turf health for consistent performance. Operate and maintain turf and wicket-specific machinery.Assist with outfield maintenance, irrigation management, and seasonal renovation. Work collaboratively to plan schedules around weather, fixtures, and turf cycles. Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll Bring Certificate III (or higher) in Sports Turf Management or equivalent qualification. Demonstrated experience in cricket wicket preparation and turf curation. Strong understanding of turf agronomy, irrigation, soil management, and seasonal cycles. A proactive, safety-focused approach with excellent attention to detail. Current driver’s licence (MR licence desirable). White Card (desirable). Genuine pride in producing premium playing surfaces. Keep Sydney’s Fields at Their Best At Green by Nature, your expertise keeps the city’s green spaces thriving- places where sport, community, and connection come to life. #J-18808-Ljbffr