Leading Hand

About the role

If you are passionate about turf care and thrive on showcasing the best our city's sporting venues have to offer, this is your chance to shine

In this hands-on role as Leading Hand within our sports maintenance team, you will lead a small crew dedicated to maintaining our city's premier sports venues.  From managing irrigation systems and treating turf diseases to keeping gardens in top shape, your expertise will help showcase the best of our outdoor spaces.

If you're ready to take the lead, make real impact, and bring energy and excellence to the field—this is the role for you.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Establish and maintain sports turf areas in various sporting venues
• Maintain gardens and assist with minor landscape construction works
• Identify and treat weeds and diseases in turf and garden plants
• Undertake the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current C Class Driver Licence
• Current MR Licence would be an advantage
• Current QLD ACDC Licence or equivalent is desirable
• Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture or related field would be an advantage
• Current Certificate in maintaining irrigation systems or related experience would be an advantage
• FIT Testing for respiratory protection equipment: workers must pass a respirator fit test before they first start wearing a tight-fitting respirator and at regular intervals during their employment.  Workers must be clean shaven or only have facial hair that doesn't interfere with the fitting surfaces and the valve of the respirator
• Q Fever Immunisation
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About the benefits

This is a full-time position with a salary commencing at $72,430 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• 9 day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
• Positive workplace culture:Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Work/Life balance:Supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion:Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development:Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being:Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging:Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state's fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 13 October 2025

Please direct any related questions to

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.