Grounds Person Lead Bisp

3 weeks ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Job No:

- **BC2614**
- Location:

- **Blacktown, NSW**
- Employment Status:

- **Permanent, full-time**
- No. of Vacancies:

- **2**
- Closing Date:

- **18 Aug 2023 AEST**
***

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs and a population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, the 4th largest in Australia, and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**

Located along the Westlink M7, Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney 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
- 15 soccer fields with the inclusion of 6 additional fields completed in May 2020
- Western Sydney Wanderers administration and training facility
- Blacktown District Soccer Football Association administration and training facility.
- Athletics
- International Association of World Athletics (WA) Mondo track
- Turf Infield
- Multi-Use field for League, Union and Soccer.
- Cricket/AFL Precinct
- Two ovals for cricket and AFL in addition to Joe McAleer Reserve (NSW Premier Cricket Ground of the Year 2016-17 and 2017-18)
- 32 turf practice wickets for international, first-class, and Cricket NSW academy training.
- Baseball
- Three International standard diamonds
- Current home of the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League
- Baseball Australia National Tournaments
- International training camps.
- Softball
- Four international standard diamonds
- Softball NSW academy
- Softball Australia National Tournaments
- International training camps.

We are currently looking to appoint 2 x Grounds Person Lead on a permanent, full-time basis. As part of an experienced and passionate grounds team, you will be responsible for hands-on turf maintenance across the various sporting facilities and surrounds within Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney.

If you have experience in the preparation of turf cricket wickets, preparation of baseball and softball facilities, knowledge of irrigation systems and a good understanding of Workplace Health and Safety then this could be the role for you
- Minimum Certificate III in Turf Management (or equivalent)
- Extensive experience in a leadership role
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the maintenance, renovation and preparation of turf cricket wickets, sand profile turf surfaces and/or Baseball/Softball diamonds
- Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft office suite and online Turf keeper program
- Promote continuous improvement within the team and have sound communication skills
- Sound understanding in use/repair of irrigation systems
- Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Tertiary qualifications 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
- Current Chemical Application Accreditation AQF3 or equivalent.

**Desirable**:

- Experience in the maintenance and preparation of sand profile sports fields, turf wickets, softball and baseball diamonds
- Class MR driver’s licence
- Current 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 benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,396.13 per week
- 38-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer superannuation contribution payable to your nominated Superannuation fund, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of ra

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