Turf Wicket

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia City of Monash Full time

**Job no**: 494980

**Categories**: Government and Defence

Permanent Full-Time position

Salary from $65,321.81 + Super + Overtime

Notting Hill location

**Applications Close**: Friday 7 June 2024

About Us

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

A vacancy exists for a motivated person to work in the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Sports Turf & Assets team as a Turf Wicket and Sportsground Curator.

**About the Position**:
We have an opportunity for a talented sports turf professional to join our team.

Prepare match wickets, outfield and practice facilities for Premier Cricket and Sub District Cricket competitions.

Assist in the preparation of high level sportsfields for AFL and NPL soccer.

Scheduled maintenance of sports fields including wicket renovation and preparation, maintenance of sports fields and seasonal change over activities.

Opportunity to provide feedback and insights on sports field condition and management options.

**About you**:
Formal qualification at Certificate 3 level in Horticulture /Turf management or relevant experience and skills will be considered.

Experience in Turf management, preferably on turf wickets but not essential, and an ability to give direction, as well as work autonomously.

Experience in the practices and processes involved in the annual planning and delivery of turf wicket and sports field cultural/nutrition programs.

Ability to identify, prevent and rectify nutritional/soil deficiencies as well as seasonal pest, weed and fungal problems as they occur.

Excellent customer service and communication skills

A pleasant demeanor and able to build successful relationships in a small yet energetic team environment.

**Requirement of the position**:
Employee Working with Children’s Check

Satisfactory National Police Check; and

Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:
Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing

Vibrant health and well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Friday 7 June 2024 at 11:55pm.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

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