Cairns Grounds & Maintenance Officer (Football Turf)

Football Queensland; Cairns Regional; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Football Queensland is seeking a practical Officer - Grounds & Maintenance to join the Far North & Gulf team in Cairns. This hands-on role maintains high-quality pitches and facilities, plans routine turf tasks and ensures safe, well-presented grounds for training, matches and events.

Working largely independently under the Region Manager, you will oversee mowing, irrigation, fertilisation, line marking and minor repairs, keeping grounds ready year-round.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in grounds, turf or horticulture.
• Knowledge of turf management including mowing, irrigation, fertilisation and aeration.
• Understanding of sports field preparation and maintenance.
• Experience operating grounds equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements and safe chemical handling practices.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation and general facility maintenance.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills with ability to work independently.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to respond to changing weather and field conditions.
• Attention to detail and pride in presentation standards.
• Strong communication and a proactive, team-focused approach.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) before starting.

Responsabilités

• Maintain high-quality, safe football pitches and surrounding facilities.
• Plan and undertake routine turf and grounds maintenance incl. mowing, line marking, irrigation, aeration, fertilisation and edge trimming.
• Set up, monitor and manage irrigation systems and watering schedules.
• Monitor turf and field conditions and manage maintenance requirements and field usage.
• Prepare facilities for training, matches, programs and events.
• Maintain grounds equipment and machinery, stock and undertake minor repairs.
• Ensure machinery and chemicals are operated and stored safely per WHS guidelines.
• Collaborate with regional staff, contractors and suppliers to maintain standards.
• Assist with broader facility and operational needs across the region.

Connaissances

Hands-on

Reliability

Time management

Proactive mindset

Strong communication

Team oriented

Flexibility

Formation

Certificate in Horticulture

Description du poste

Football Queensland is seeking a practical Officer - Grounds & Maintenance to join the Far North & Gulf team in Cairns. This hands-on role maintains high-quality pitches and facilities, plans routine turf tasks and ensures safe, well-presented grounds for training, matches and events.

Working largely independently under the Region Manager, you will oversee mowing, irrigation, fertilisation, line marking and minor repairs, keeping grounds ready year-round.