Job Description

Sports Turf & Active Space Maintenance Officers | Public Sector Contracts

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Work Type: Temporary / Contract (Expression of Interest)

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Sector: Local Government & Public Sector Infrastructure

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Pay Rate: $36.81 + Superannuation

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- Location: Melbourne (Multiple Sites Across Metropolitan Municipalities)
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- Work Type: Temporary / Contract (Expression of Interest)
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- Sector: Local Government & Public Sector Infrastructure
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- Pay Rate: $36.81 + Superannuation
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About the Chance

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We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Sports Turf Maintenance Officers and Grounds Crew for contract roles supporting public sector operations and local municipal assets.

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These hands-on roles are responsible for keeping local sports ovals, turf wickets, active reserves, and community outdoor spaces safe, functional, and match-ready.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Turf & Oval Maintenance: Perform routine and seasonal turf maintenance on sportsfields, ovals, and active spaces, including broad-scale mowing, aeration, fertilizing, and turf curation.
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- Specialized Machinery Operation: Safely operate tractors, commercial ride-on mowers, turf wicket mowers, rollers, slashers, line-marking equipment, and small power tools.
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- Irrigation & Weed Management: Assist with basic maintenance and operation of in-ground irrigation/sprinkler systems and execute targeted weed control and herbicide spraying.
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- Event & Match Preparation: Prepare playing surfaces and surrounds for sporting club training, weekend games,



and community events (including line marking and goalpost setup).
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- Asset Maintenance & Safety: Inspect sportsfields for hazards, maintain park assets/surrounds, complete pre-start machinery checks and log daily works using mobile digital devices.
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- Community Engagement: Provide courteous, professional interaction with local sporting clubs, venue users and general public.
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What You Need to Succeed

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- Experience: Practical experience maintaining sportsfields, turf wickets, golf courses or municipal parks/open spaces.
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- Machinery Skills: Proven ability to operate ride-on mowers, tractors and small plant machinery safely.
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- Licence: Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence (Light Rigid or Medium Rigid licence is advantageous).
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- OHS & Compliance: Strong commitment to workplace health and safety protocol, manual handling and hazard identification.
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- Desirable (Not Mandatory): Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture, or equivalent trade qualification; active Working with Children Check (WWCC); or chemical spraying certificates (ACUP).
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What's on Offer

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- Consistent contract hours with opportunities across prominent local council assets.
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- Dynamic outdoor work environment using modern commercial equipment and machinery.
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- Supportive team culture focused on professional service delivery and public space presentation.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Sports Turf Maintenance Team Member (Williamstown)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Williamstown