Grounds Person Lead Sportsfields BISP

1 day ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Grounds Person Lead Sportsfields BISP role at Blacktown City Council.

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city located between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains, with 450,000 residents across 54 suburbs. The council is delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities and is leading a program of strategic planning and investment. Blacktown City Council is committed to being an inclusive workplace welcoming 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, BISP is the premier elite training and playing facility in Western Sydney, opened in 2000 for the Sydney Olympic Games and expanding to include multiple sporting facilities across 54 hectares, such as Blacktown Football Park, Athletics, Cricket/AFL Precinct, Baseball, Softball, BEST hub and the Blacktown Disability Sports Centre.

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Grounds Person Lead on a permanent, full-time basis who will provide leadership to an experienced grounds team. You will assist the Senior Team Leader in delivering year-round maintenance, preparation and renovation of turf surfaces at BISP. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work proactively under pressure to meet deadlines, ensuring surfaces of the highest quality.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
  • Certificate 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
Desirable
  • Experience in 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 hours and within a team environment
Remuneration and Benefits

The 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 superannuation, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs
Safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety, with pre-employment and ongoing testing provisions. We are a child-safe organisation focused on the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description

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How to Apply

Apply now using our online application process. Have your resume and relevant documentation ready, and a personal email address. Review questions and prepare responses before starting your application.

  • Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
  • Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without logging out of the system.
  • Review questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025, 11.59 pm.

Contact

Contact officer: Heath Taylor on 0407 795 336.

Internal ref: BCC1567

Note

We note that closing dates are subject to change. This listing is for reference only.


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