Grounds - Groundsperson

Venues NSW is a commerically focused agency of the NSW Government, encompassing the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium as well as major sporting and cultural stadiums and precincts in Sydney, Olympic Park, Parramatta, Newcastle and Wollongong. The network of stadiums and entertainment centres host in excess of 5 million people a year at more than 500 events and is a key contributor to the economy.

Venues NSW takes an intergrated approach to our stadia and entertainment centres by developing partnerships with sporting codes, the entertainment and event industry, audiences, local businesses, NSW Government agencies and community groups. Our network throughout NSW allows us to combine internal resources and harness a vast employee skillset all of which helps us deliver key projects and secure outstanding content.

Venues NSW has the responsibility and privilege of managing several stadium and entertainment precincts across NSW including Sydney’s original home of sport, the Sydney Cricket Ground and the brand-new Allianz Stadium located at Moore Park.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Venues NSW was formed in December 2020 and is a commercially focused arm of the NSW Government. We collaborate closely with Destination NSW, major sporting codes and promoters to excite and entertain the people of NSW with a rich and varied calendar of major events. This role is based at the Moore Park headquarters of Venues NSW.
This role sits within our pivotal Grounds team, who are responsible for preparation, maintenance and upkeep of the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium playing fields and the surrounding landscaped areas for sporting and other events.
This role is an outstanding opportunity to combine your love for sport with your vocation.
ABOUT YOU
- Qualifications in Sports Turf Management, Greenkeeping or related field
- At least 2 years’ experience in preparation of playing surfaces
- Current Chemcert Spraying Licence

**Please note**: Applicants must be Australia citizens or permanent residents to be considered and will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance check Venues NSW values social and cultural diversity and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and the principles of workplace gender equality and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to apply.