Elite Tennis Groundskeeper — Courts & Career Growth

TA001 Tennis Australia Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennis ACT is seeking a hands-on Groundskeeper to maintain clay, hard and synthetic surfaces and keep courts ready for tournaments and daily use at our facilities in Canberra. You will perform routine upkeep, equipment operation and minor repairs to ensure a safe, professional environment for members and visitors.

We value teamwork, strong communication and the ability to prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping or sports turf management.
• Maintain high-quality playing surfaces and facilities.
• Operate maintenance equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Organised, self-motivated, able to prioritise with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Hold or willing to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clay, hard, synthetic grass, indoor courts to high standard.
• Carry out grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, weed control, planting.
• Prepare courts and facilities for tournaments and events.
• Perform routine inspections, record maintenance activities, report safety issues.
• Provide friendly support to members, coaches, players and visitors.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Sports turf management

Facility maintenance

Customer service

Job description

Tennis ACT is seeking a hands-on Groundskeeper to maintain clay, hard and synthetic surfaces and keep courts ready for tournaments and daily use at our facilities in Canberra. You will perform routine upkeep, equipment operation and minor repairs to ensure a safe, professional environment for members and visitors.

We value teamwork, strong communication and the ability to prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.