Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Operations Department is looking for two Turf Maintenance Officers who will be responsible for the maintenance of Centenary Park Golf Course.

The main responsibilities will include:

- Turf maintenance and renewal work;
- Horticulture maintenance, minor infrastructure, and equipment repairs; and
- Support the Turf and Golf Maintenance team to develop and implement turf management works program.

This is a permanent full-time role, working 38 hours per week. Weekend overtime is required on a rostered basis, as well as intermittent weekday overtime around important events and course work.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have:

- Certificate III or similar qualification in Horticulture or Turf Management related discipline;
- Strong level of knowledge of turf management and golf courses;
- Knowledge and experience in application of fertiliser, herbicide, fungicide and insecticide to maintain turf areas in healthy condition;
- Ability to use a variety of horticulture and turf management tools, plant and mechanical equipment; and
- A strong understanding of safe work practices.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

- Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance program




- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is aBand 3Acurrently remunerated at$69,665.28 per annum, plus superannuation.

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

The closing date for applications to this role is Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:55pm.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people.We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be adaptable for you.

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policylocated on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview.

Pre-Employment Informatio n

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

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📌 Turf Management Officer (City of Frankston)
🏢 Frankston City Council
📍 City of Frankston