Municipal Officer - Grounds Curator

- Join a dedicated team committed to creating beautiful and protected outdoor spaces.
- Grow your turf management expertise in a professional setting
- Play a key role in supporting top-level sport across our community
- Enjoy a positive workplace culture with strong support and collaboration

About West Tamar Council The West Tamar Council municipality includes the western side of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary with some of the most beautiful scenery, world class vineyards and an abundance of historic attractions. Our municipality is an inclusive community where people want to live, work and invest. With our Windsor Precinct located only 10 minutes’ drive to the Launceston CBD, there is no better place in Tasmania to work than the Tamar Valley! Listed 4th in Lonely Planet’s regions to visit in the world in 2025!

With an employee base of 140 people (118 FTE) you will be joining a diverse and inclusive team.

Your role as a Municipal Officer - Grounds Curator

As a key member of our Parks & Reserves Services team within the Community Assets Directorate, the Grounds Curator plays an essential role in maintaining our sporting grounds, playgrounds, and reserves. This includes ensuring our Semi-Elite Playing Surfaces meet the highest standards for state and national competitions in sports like AFL and soccer.

Your contributions will help us achieve safety and environmental goals while providing top-notch facilities for our community.



Join us and help ensure our sporting grounds are always ready for action!

Who Were Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Grounds Curator who is passionate about turf management and outdoor spaces. If you have a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

- Relevant qualification in Turf Management or substantial work experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in turf wicket preparation and maintenance.
- Proficiency in turf renovation and management.
- Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems and turf machinery.

At West Tamar Council, you'll enjoy a genuine work-life balance and a supportive team environment, with benefits including:
- 9-day fortnight
- 3.5% additional superannuation
- Generous personal leave provisions
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the local community

In this role, you will not only maintain high standards of work but also build positive relationships with colleagues and the community, contributing to a culture of teamwork and shared vision.

Apply above to review the position description and discover your potential at West Tamar Council.

Submit a brief cover letter and resume to be eligible for consideration by close of business Friday, 4 September 2026.

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

📌 Municipal Officer: Grounds Curator (Launceston)
🏢 West Tamar Council
📍 Launceston