Turf Maintenance Officer

24 hours ago

Camberwell, Victoria, Australia City of Boroondara Full time $57,112 - $76,789 per year

  • Full time, Ongoing Opportunity

  • Based at Freeway Golf Course Depot - BALWYN NORTH

  • $71,312 - $76,789 (excl Super) + 9 Day Fortnight

About Boroondara

At the City of Boroondara, our people are proud to serve one of Melbourne's most vibrant and leafy municipalities. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, exceptional open spaces, and an inclusive, community-first approach, we're focused on creating a healthy and liveable city for everyone. Our Parks and Open Spaces are a key part of what makes Boroondara a great place to live, work, and play – and we need dedicated team members to help us keep them at their best.

The Role

We're looking for a Turf Maintenance Officer to join our Environmental Sustainability and Open Spaces team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of Boroondara's 54 sportsgrounds. You'll be based at the Freeway Golf Course Depot but will work across a range of sites to support the delivery of high-quality turf services for our community
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Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll carry out a wide variety of turf maintenance tasks including mowing, herbicide and fertiliser application, irrigation repair, safety audits, and contributing to reconstruction works. You'll also support seasonal renovations, undertake tractor operations, and assist with wicket preparation where required. Your daily work will help ensure that our sportsgrounds are safe, attractive, and ready for use by local clubs and residents alike.

You'll be part of a passionate and skilled turf management team, working collaboratively and rotating across sites as needed. You'll participate in toolbox meetings, report hazards, and contribute to a strong safety-first culture. Accurate recordkeeping and a commitment to completing tasks on time and to a high standard are essential
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About you

We're looking for someone who holds a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, with demonstrated hands-on experience in the maintenance of sportsgrounds or similar turf surfaces. You'll have a sound understanding of turf health, irrigation systems, and the safe use of turf-related machinery and chemicals. A current driver's licence is required, and experience in wicket curation or working within local government would be a bonus.

If you would like more information regarding this opportunity , please refer to our

Employment requirements

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.


• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check.

If you're passionate about turf care, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online via the
'Apply'
button by
11.59pm, Sunday 2 November 2025.
All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

For a confidential discussion about this position please
contact Nick Marino,
Coordinator Turf Management on

during business hours or email

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on or to allow us to help in any way we can.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it's a great time to join Boroondara

S-DNI

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