Sports Field Operator

*Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Department: Engineering Operations Team: Open Space & Sportsfields Employment Status: Permanent, full-time Employment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council's Agile Work Policy

Salary Range:

• Base Salary: commencing from $63, Grade 6, step 1)
• Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance: $1,013.48 per annum.
• 12% superannuation
• Total salary package: $71,970.00

The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within this position.

Council Overview

Strathfield Council is a medium sized Council located in Sydney's Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 60,000 by 2041.

About the Opportunity

Strathfield Council is seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our team in maintaining Council's sports fields and open space areas.

This hands-on role plays a key part in ensuring these community spaces are safe, functional, and presented to a high standard. Duties include mowing, line marking, synthetic turf care, and general grounds upkeep.

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, operate a variety of plant and equipment, and contribute to spaces enjoyed by the local community.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in the Horticulture (minimum TAFE Certificate III in Horticulture) and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Current class C driver's license
• Experience in turf care and maintenance and general labouring including mowing, whipper snipping and edging.
• Basic working knowledge of procedures or practices in one function. General schooling, Year 12. Standard or specialist training in one specific subject or skill e.g. completing a TAFE Certificate Levels 1 & 2.
• AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate or willing to obtain.
• Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake the activities of the role.
• Demonstrated commitment to a self-directed work environment and ability to take initiative to ensure gainful and productive work for each working day.
• Ability to communicate to a level that enables the accurate interpretation of instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and individually under limited supervision.
• Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness sufficient to undertake the activities of the role.
• Certificate for General Construction Induction (CIC – White Card) NSW.

Desirable

• Experience in turf wicket preparation.
• Experience in sports field line marking.
• Traffic Control Certificate.

Staff Benefits

This position also offers:

• The ability to achieve a flexible, work-life balance with access to Council's agile working arrangements.
• Ability to work a 35-hour work week
• Access to a range of training opportunities and workshops
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program
• Access to our Health and Wellbeing Reimbursement Program
• A free lunch for all employees each quarter
• Access to our EAP program.

For more details on our other staff benefits, please click here. To view Council's Agile Work Policy, please click here.

Position Description

To review this position description for this role, please click here.

To Apply

Applicants can apply through our online application process:

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.

2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.

Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
• Up to date Resume
• Any relevant qualifications (qualifications scanned together in 1 document)
• Driver licence

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our People & Culture team via

Applications Close at 11:59pm, 8 September 2025.