Field Leader Turf Management

Requisition Number: 1401

Salary Range: $69,491.62 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Barlow Park

Application Close Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about turf management, sports field excellence and leading high-performing teams?

We are seeking an experienced Field Leader Turf Management to lead the delivery of specialised turf maintenance programs across our sporting venues and community facilities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated turf qualified to combine technical expertise, leadership skills and operational planning to deliver exceptional playing surfaces and public spaces.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Undertake maintenance inspections within the venues serviced by the Turf Team such as the monitoring of users during events to ensure the integrity of Council’s property, reporting defects and problems in a timely manner.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve high productivity and quality on tasks whilst ensuring that Supervisors are fully informed of any anticipated deviation from productivity or quality.
- Planning and organisation of efficient, effective and timely delivery of programmed and responsive maintenance services within the venues serviced by the Turf Team prioritising works in consultation with the Team Leader Turf & Parks Plumbing.
- Supervise and maintain weed, pest and disease programs and manage target pests through integrated pest control and correct chemical selection/application and being actively involved in maintaining/updating chemical register/SDSs within the venues serviced by the Turf Team.
- Ensure field playing surfaces are safe and free of divots, mown to the desired height and compaction, line mark to specification and the general surrounds of field in a safe, clean and tidy condition.




- Operate and maintain as well as supervising operation and maintenance all plant and equipment utilised by their team such as cylinder mowers, aerators and scarifiers.

What We’re Looking For:

- Certificate III in Turf Management, (Green Keeper) commensurate with the duties, and sufficient demonstrated experience.
- Secondary education to Year 10 with good writing and communication skills and an understanding of basic mathematics.
- Forklift licence.
- Relevant licence and experience, in the operation of specialist mobile equipment commensurate with duties.
- Current MR Class licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.
- White Card (General Safety Construction).
- ACDC chemical applicators license.

Join us and help create and maintain the exceptional sporting facilities that keep our community active, connected and thriving.

Some benefits we offer:

- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

- Fostering a cooperative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU! Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310 4044 3310)

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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