Team Leader Sportsgrounds

Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time (Vehicle use options)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About The Role
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking professional to lead the maintenance and presentation of Council's sportsgrounds & turf wickets across the municipality.

The Team Leader Sportsgrounds is responsible for overseeing a dedicated team of turf wicket curators, plant operators and contractors - coordinating turf maintenance, mowing, and renovation works across a wide range of sportsgrounds. Reporting to the Coordinator Active Parks, the role involves planning and delivering high-quality turf services, liaising with internal stakeholders, managing contractors, and supporting seasonal renovation and capital works programs.

This role sits within Council's newly structured Active Parks team and plays a critical role in ensuring Greater Dandenong's sportsgrounds are safe, healthy, and playable year-round.

About You
You're an experienced turf management professional with a passion for sportsground presentation and turf quality. You enjoy leading teams, planning programs, and delivering quality outcomes that support community participation and active lifestyles.

With strong technical knowledge of turf maintenance and renovation practices, you're confident coordinating staff, working with contractors, and engaging with sports clubs and internal stakeholders. You take pride in delivering fit-for-purpose playing surfaces and enjoy the challenge of balancing service expectations, weather, and seasonal demand.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Turf Management
• Several years' experience working in local government or a similar environment.
• Experience in contract management
• Demonstrated experience supervising sportsground management functions.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of open space maintenance programs, with high level and problem solving skills with the capacity to inspire and support innovative thinking.
• Knowledge and skills in contemporary management practices, staff management, performance management, staff development, change management and business excellence.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, listening, liaison, advocacy, facilitation skills, as well as excellence in customer service delivery.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage time, establish priorities, and achieve business and team objectives, despite conflicting pressures.
• Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced PC literacy, incorporating MS Office applications.

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits Of Working With Us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children
with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:

• A brief cover letter
• Your resume
• Response to key selection criteria

You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks

Position Description:
Team Leader Sportsgrounds – 317.1 KB

Applications close:
5pm, Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Further information:
Jack Chittenden,