Sports Turf Curator

**Permanent**

**Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)**

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of **R**ecognition, **E**thics, **S**ervice, **P**rofessional **D**evelopment, **E**mpowerment, **C**ommunication and **T**eamwork - RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

You possess well developed interpersonal skills and enjoy working independently or as part of a team. You have relevant practical experience and knowledge in turf maintenance industry, including turf wicket preparation and commercial grounds turf management.
- Experience operating and maintaining commonly used turf equipment
- Qualification in Turf Management (minimum Certificate III)
- Construction Induction Training (White Card)

It is desirable to have the following:

- Current and valid ‘MR’ class driver’s licence
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate
- Traffic Management Certificate
- Supervisory qualification and/or experience

This position offers a wage of **$1,492** per week (gross), and:

- 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, **Friday 27 September 2024**.
- The City of Rockingham accepts applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English._