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DescriptionBlacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains.
With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs.
Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
Blacktown, Non AU StateDescriptionBlacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains.
With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs.
Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses.
Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities.
Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney.
We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units.
We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.About Blacktown International Sports Park (BISP)Located along the Westlink M7, Blacktown International Sports Park is the premier elite training and playing facility in Western Sydney.
First opened in 2000 for the Sydney Olympic Games, the facility has continued to grow and now incorporates a variety of sporting facilities across 54 hectares, including:Blacktown Football Park Athletics Cricket/AFL Precinct Baseball Softball Blacktown Exercise Sport and Technology HUB (BEST) Blacktown Disability Sports Centre.About The OpportunityWe are currently looking to appoint a Grounds Person Lead on a permanent, full-time basis who will provide leadership to an experienced and passionate grounds team.
You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Team Leader in delivering the year round maintenance, preparation and renovation of all turf surfaces at BISP.An ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail and an ability to work pro-actively under pressure to meet deadlines to ensure we continue to provide surfaces of the highest quality.EssentialQualifications and experienceCertificate III in Horticulture (Turf), Sports Turf Management or a related area Current class C driver's licence Experience and knowledge of high standard sporting field preparation and other areas including common reserves and landscaping Chemical Application Accreditation AQF3 or equivalent.DesirableExperience in the maintenance and preparation of sand profile sports fields, turf wickets, softball and baseball diamonds Current class MR driver's licence Chemical Application Accreditation AQF4 or equivalent Senior First Aid Certificate Ability to work flexible working hours Ability to work within a team environment.Remuneration And BenefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.Entry level for this position starts at $1,502.79 per week 38-hour working week Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.Our commitment to safetyBlacktown City Council is committed to safety.
We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.Position DescriptionClick here to view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
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Best of luck.Closing date: Friday 29 August 2025, 11.59 pmContact officer: Heath Taylor onInternal ref: BCC1567Apply for this roleVisit siteShare Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Government AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Careers at Council by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Lead" roles.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Senior Consultant - Strategy & Value CreationSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago Group Executive, Transformation and StrategySydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Senior #J-18808-Ljbffr

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