Field Maintenance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

About the role

As a Field Maintenance Specialist with Ipswich City Council, you will be part of the Open Space team and responsible for general maintenance within sports grounds, parks, and reserves. Our region boasts over 60 sport and recreation facilities catering to over 150 clubs and organizations supporting the community.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Establish and maintain turf areas and gardens in various sporting venues and assist with minor landscape construction works
  • Identify and treat weeds and diseases in turf and garden plants
  • Ensure all machinery and equipment is maintained

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Current C class driver's licence
  • Current MR licence would be an advantage
  • Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture or related sports field experience would be an advantage
  • An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership
  • FIT Testing Respiratory protection equipment: workers must pass a respirator fit test before they first start wearing a tight-fitting respirator and at regular intervals during their employment. Workers must be clean-shaven or only have facial hair that doesn't interfere with the fitting surfaces and the valve of the respirator.

A pre-employment medical will be required for this role (including drug and alcohol testing) and you may be required to be immunised against QFever.

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time position at LGE Level 2 with a salary commencing at $61,723 plus 12.5% superannuation.

  • Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity, and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
  • Work/Life balance: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
  • Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
  • Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise, and knowledge of industry trends
  • Health and well-being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program, and special events supporting your physical and mental health
  • Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave, and other leave options
  • Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases, and more

About us

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Our values

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.



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