Sports Turf Manager Courses
A Sports Turf Manager maintains and prepares sports fields to professional standards, balancing hands-on turf care with team and operations management.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Sports Turf Manager
Get qualified to work as a Sports Turf Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Estimated fee
From $64,200
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management) provides students with the skills to pursue a range of careers in the sports turf industry. Graduates can work in turf management, consulting, design, research and development, or in commercial sectors, contributing to the growth and sustainability of sports turf environments.
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Estimated fee
From $64,200
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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22650VIC
Estimated fee
From $24,407
The 22650VIC Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science equips students with technical skills and knowledge for roles in applied plant science within the horticulture industry. It may also serve as a pathway to further studies in horticulture or related fields. Career opportunities include Curator of Gardens, Lead Horticulturalist, Horticultural Technical Officer, and Horticultural Research Assistant. This qualification supersedes but is not equivalent to the 22514VIC Diploma of Applied Horticultural Scienc...
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Estimated fee
From $24,407
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AHC51024
Duration
18 months - 24 months
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
The AHC51024 Diploma of Sports Turf Management is for qualified greenkeepers (including golf course superintendents and sports turf managers) needing leadership and management skills. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to develop a chemical use strategy, recruit and manage staff, produce written budgets and financial reports — as well as gain advanced skills in plant and soil management, drainage, irrigation, landscaping, and turf renovation.
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Duration
18 months - 24 months
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
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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.