Turf Wicket and Sportsground Curator

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia City of Monash Full time

**Job no**: 495495
**Categories**: Government and Defence, Sport and Recreation
Permanent Full-Time position
Salary from $66,824.21 + Super + Overtime + RDO option
Notting Hill location
**Applications Close**: Sunday 22 June 2025
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, Sub District & Local turf cricket competitions
Assist in the preparation of high level sportsfields for AFL, Rugby & 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**:
You have a formal qualification at Certificate 3 level in Horticulture /Turf management or relevant experience and skills.
You are an experienced in turf management, preferably on turf wickets but this is not essential, and you are able to give direction and work autonomously
You have experience in the practices and processes involved in annual planning and delivery of turf wicket and sports field cultural/nutrition programs
You are able to identify, prevent and rectify nutritional/soil deficiencies, seasonal pests, weed and fungal problems as they occur
You are an excellent communicator with a customer service focus
You enjoy building successful relationships in a small, passionate and energetic team environment
**Requirement of the position**:
Employee Working with Children’s Check
Medium Rigid Truck Licence (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
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
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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