Job Description

Job Details

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- Full Time, Ongoing, 2 positions available
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- Based at Freeway Golf Course Depot - Balwyn North
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- $73,273 - $78,901 plus super and 9-day fortnight
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Help maintain some of Melbourne's premier sportsgrounds

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We're looking for Turf Maintenance Officers (x2) to join our Open Space and Trees team and help maintain the quality, performance and presentation of our sportsgrounds across the municipality. These hands-on roles are ideal for experienced turf professionals who enjoy working outdoors and take pride in delivering high-quality playing surfaces.

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About The Role

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Reporting to the Team Leader Sportsgrounds, you will:

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- Undertake sportsground maintenance, mowing, turf renovations and irrigation works.
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- Operate specialised turf maintenance equipment and machinery.
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- Identify and address turf, irrigation and asset maintenance issues.
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- Assist in maintaining safe, high-quality sporting surfaces across Council's 54 sportsgrounds.
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About You

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You will have:

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- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management including equivalent industry experience.
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- Experience maintaining sportsgrounds and/or golf course turf.
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- Experience operating turf maintenance machinery and irrigation systems.
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- Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety and teamwork.
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Why join us?

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- 9-day fortnight
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- Supportive team environment
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- Learning and development opportunities
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- Chance to work across sportsgrounds and golf course operations
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Employment Requirements

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Applicants must hold valid working rights in Australia, and those progressing through the selection process will need to complete a National Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check and relevant pre-employment medical assessments.

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If you're passionate about turf care, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Turf Maintenance Officer (Victoria)
🏢 City of Boroondara
📍 Victoria