Head Groundsperson

Head Groundsperson | Lead High-Quality Sports Turf & Grounds Operations

Are you a passionate grounds professional with strong leadership skills and a background in sports turf or horticulture? Ventia is seeking an experienced Head Groundsperson to lead our onsite grounds maintenance team, delivering outstanding results across high-profile sports and recreational assets.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, manage work programmes, champion health and safety, and ensure all grounds are maintained to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Commercial Account Manager and Operations team, you'll drive performance, develop staff, and build strong client relationships.

What you'll bring:
Qualification in Turf Management or Horticulture
Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar supervisory role
Proven leadership and team management capability
Strong knowledge of sports turf, grounds maintenance, and horticultural practices
Excellent planning, communication, and reporting skills
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Why join Ventia?
Lead a dedicated and skilled team
Work on high-profile sports and community assets
Opportunity to influence quality outcomes and team development
Dynamic role with variety, responsibility, and career growth potential

If you're passionate about people, sports turf, and delivering exceptional grounds maintenance outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of our grounds operations.

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to applyClick the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168582