Sportsfield Team Leader

Lead the way in sportsfield excellence

Do you have
the leadership skills, technical know-how, and passion for delivering
high-quality sporting fields for the community? Banyule City Council is seeking
a skilled Sportsfield Team Leader to manage the professional
maintenance, improvement, and long-term planning of our sporting fields.

This is a
fantastic opportunity for someone with strong turf, sportsfield, or open space
management experience who thrives on leading a team, working with contractors,
and ensuring community facilities are safe, sustainable, and ready for play.

Why you'll
love this role:

You'll provide leadership, support and guidance to
team members, the coordinator and the wider Parks and Natural Environment
leadership team. Each day you will supervise, control and participate in day-to-day activities and ensure works involving sportfields, turf wickets, croquet
courts and irrigation maintenance, renovation and construction are completed as
per legislation, standards and policies.

You'll also assist in the preparation of quotations
and designs for irrigation, turf maintenance, renovation programs and the
sporting fields associated assets and in the management of works.

As the Sportsfield
Team Leader, you'll:

• Oversee the management and
  maintenance of Council's sporting fields to a high standard.
• Provide expert technical advice
  and support on turf, irrigation, and sportsfield management practices.
• Lead, support and mentor a
  dedicated team, ensuring programmed works are delivered effectively and on
  time.
• Manage contractors, plant, and
  materials to ensure efficient and sustainable outcomes.
• Respond to and manage customer
  service requests and projects related to sportsfields.
• Work collaboratively as part of
  the Parks and Natural Environment leadership team, providing input and advice
  on planning, projects, and service delivery.

What
you'll bring/what we are looking for:

• Diploma or similar tertiary
  qualification with substantial experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to perform effectively
  and efficiently in undertaking the duties of the position, and dealing
  with the sometimes-complex customer, technical and staff/contractor issues
• Demonstrated experience in Local
  Government operations and services in Sportsfield Turf Management
  operations or similar experience in the private or public sector.
• Demonstrated team leadership
  experience and ability, with the sound capacity to plan and organise the
  work of self and others and achieve realistic timetables and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to provide
  concise but informative written technical and advisory reports for a range
  of audiences.
• An understanding of relevant
  legislative codes and practices of Australia in regard to the construction
  and maintenance of sportsfields.
• The ability to implement procedures
  for measuring, costing and recording to achieve effective budget control
  over works carried out

Pre-employment
requirements:

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Why
Banyule and what's on offer:

• Salary from $94,475.99 to $102,712.38 per annum plus super.
• A permanent full-time position
  with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -
  primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner
• Collaborative and inclusive team
  culture
• Ongoing learning and development
  opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives.

Ready to
make an impact? How to apply

Please submit
your resume and a short cover letter setting out your achievements aligned to
the Key Selection Criteria in the position description.

For more
information or if you have any questions, please contact Brett Jose at
599

Applications
close: 9 September 2025at11:45 pm.

Why choose
Banyule: Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our
community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service
excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment
of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work
environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City
Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and
we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable
adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us
through your application or email 

Our
Values:Our
employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of
respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in
our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in
partnership with the community.

Diversity
Statement:Our
community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,
sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,
participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster
harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover
more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace,
please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan

Acknowledgement
of the Traditional Custodians:Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri
Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging,
who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's
history.

Banyule City
Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the
invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe
Standards Statement of Commitment:Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the
safety and well-being of children.

Council has a
zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be
treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed
to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered,
valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their
voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.