Elite Greenskeeper — Sports Turf Technician (Permanent)

Green by Nature AU; Canberra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Career development

Permanent full-time

Industry-leading equipment and support

Two venues

Job summary

Green by Nature AU is seeking an experienced Greenskeeper/Sports Turf Technician to maintain premier sporting surfaces at two Canberra venues. You will manage mowing, irrigation and turf health, ensuring top playing conditions year-round across rugby, cricket and multi-purpose fields.

A hands-on outdoors role with strong teamwork and client collaboration. The ideal candidate holds a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management and has experience with turf equipment, pest management and cricket

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management is required.
• Experience maintaining sports turf surfaces and facilities.
• Strong knowledge of turf species, nutrition and management practices.
• Experience operating turf maintenance equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, aeration, topdressing, fertilising and general turf maintenance.
• Monitor turf health and identify pest, disease or compaction issues.
• Assist with seasonal renovation and recovery programs.
• Irrigation operation and water management practices.
• Operate and maintain specialised turf machinery and equipment.
• Implement sustainable turf management and IPM practices.
• Prepare sports fields to a high playing and presentation standard.
• Collaborate with clients and team members for exceptional outcomes.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Irrigation management

Pest & disease identification

Turf nutrition knowledge

Cricket wicket prep (adv)

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Job description

Green by Nature AU is seeking an experienced Greenskeeper/Sports Turf Technician to maintain premier sporting surfaces at two Canberra venues. You will manage mowing, irrigation and turf health, ensuring top playing conditions year-round across rugby, cricket and multi-purpose fields.

A hands-on outdoors role with strong teamwork and client collaboration. The ideal candidate holds a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management and has experience with turf equipment, pest management and cricket