Elite Groundskeeper (Temporary) — Premium Sports Turf

Property Workplace & Development; Sydney; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in NSW is seeking a Grounds Person to join Sydney Olympic Park facilities team. You will prepare and maintain elite sporting turf and grounds to high standards, ensuring safe playing surfaces for athletes, visitors and user groups.

Working across a busy environment, you will perform turf maintenance, renovations and grounds operations, collaborate with stakeholders to balance field usage and customer expectations, and support sustainability

Qualifications

• Horticultural trades certificate or equivalent required.
• Chemical Handling Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Current Driver’s licence essential.
• National Criminal Records Check required.
• Working with Children Check essential per Child Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Turf maintenance and renovation across sporting grounds to high standards.
• Grounds operations supporting safe, high-quality playing surfaces.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance field usage and customer expectations.
• Support sustainability initiatives and safe work practices.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Horticulture

Grounds equipment

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

Horticultural trades certificate or equivalent

Tools

Chemical Handling Certificate

Job description

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in NSW is seeking a Grounds Person to join Sydney Olympic Park facilities team. You will prepare and maintain elite sporting turf and grounds to high standards, ensuring safe playing surfaces for athletes, visitors and user groups.

Working across a busy environment, you will perform turf maintenance, renovations and grounds operations, collaborate with stakeholders to balance field usage and customer expectations, and support sustainability