Sportsground Turf Maintenance Officer

Overview

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About the team

Join a passionate and skilled team committed to delivering high-quality playing surfaces for the Kingston community. With over 55 natural turf sportsgrounds spanning 78 hectares, the role offers variety, hands-on work, and the chance to contribute to the upkeep of vital community spaces. Every day brings something different as you help maintain and improve our sportsgrounds and open spaces.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Turf Maintenance Officer to carry out turf and open space maintenance across Kingston’s natural sportsgrounds. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring the safety, presentation, and playability of our facilities year-round.

Working closely with the Sportsground Coordinator and other team members, you will perform a wide range of turf maintenance tasks, support seasonal renovation works, assist with project delivery, and help ensure the highest standards of turf quality are met across all sites.

This position offers a great opportunity for someone with a strong turf or grounds maintenance background who enjoys practical outdoor work and being part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out daily turf maintenance tasks such as inspections, aeration, fertilising, irrigation.
- Operate and maintain turf care machinery and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Support the implementation of seasonal renovation works and turf improvement programs.
- Monitor turf condition and contribute to achieving high presentation and safety standards.
- Work cooperatively with contractors, suppliers, and other internal teams when required.
- Follow all safety and compliance requirements related to equipment use and site conditions.

What You’ll Bring

- Hands-on experience in sportsground or turf maintenance.
- Sound knowledge of turf management practices, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
- Familiarity with sportsground maintenance standards and compliance requirements.
- Ability to follow scheduled maintenance programs and adapt to changing priorities.
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent experience in the turf industry.
- Current Driver’s Licence (essential).
- ChemCert, or similar industry-related qualifications (advantageous).

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. We look forward to hearing from you

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Scott Mortimer on 0438 647 477.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

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