Elite Sports Turf & Grounds Technician

Stadiums Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadiums Queensland is seeking a Groundsperson to prepare, maintain and present the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre for all events. Based in Brisbane, you will manage grounds, turfed areas and parklands to meet national and international standards while supporting a safe, welcoming environment for the public.

Key duties include turf maintenance, minor venue repairs and team collaboration. A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent), plus a Manual Driver’s License, and a

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or relevant horticultural qualification, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Manual Driver’s License.
• Experience in sports and/or parklands turf management.
• Mechanical experience in maintaining turf or agricultural machinery.
• Ability to communicate and apply customer service skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, maintenance and presentation of fields of play for all events to the required international and national standard.
• Carry out improvements and minor repairs to the venue and fields of play, grounds and surrounds in accordance with instructions.
• Contribute to team function during events so procedures are adhered to and a high level of customer service is attained.
• Maintain the venue surrounds to a professional and safe standard.
• Maintain and carry out minor repairs and services to small plant and equipment to ensure compliance with prescribed safety standards.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with SQ’s policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of workplace health and safety, security management, equal employment opportunity, workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Skills

Manual handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Sports turf knowledge

Grounds maintenance

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Job description

Stadiums Queensland is seeking a Groundsperson to prepare, maintain and present the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre for all events. Based in Brisbane, you will manage grounds, turfed areas and parklands to meet national and international standards while supporting a safe, welcoming environment for the public.

Key duties include turf maintenance, minor venue repairs and team collaboration. A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent), plus a Manual Driver’s License, and a