General Equipment Operator (Sportsfields)

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Canberra; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Staff discounts

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council seeks a General Equipment Operator (Sportsfields) to maintain and present high-quality sports fields for the community. The role involves operating machinery and collaborating with the sports turf team to ensure readiness for events and daily use.

You will contribute to landscaping, weed control, litter collection and routine grounds maintenance, with a Class C Licence and White Card required.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture and/or sports turf maintenance.
• Good time management to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare council sports grounds for game day.
• Operate machinery and tools to enhance field quality and appearance.
• Contribute to gardening, weed control, litter collection and landscaping in community areas.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Sports turf maintenance

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Class C Drivers Licence

White Card

Job description

General Equipment Operator (Sportsfields)

Position Number: 4261 Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $1,221.10 - $1,349.36 gross per week + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 4 of the QPRC Salary System 2026) and Award increases of 4% in 2027-28 and 4% in 2028-2029.

Full‑time – 38 hours per week. 9‑day fortnight conditions may apply.

Step into a hands‑on and rewarding career with Council as a General Equipment Operator, where your work helps shape the sporting facilities our community relies on. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and presenting high‑quality sports fields while supporting a skilled and collaborative sports turf team.

Take pride in operating machinery and equipment that keeps QPRC’s ovals and open spaces safe, functional, and ready for community use. If you enjoy practical outdoor work, being part of a supportive team, and contributing to facilities that bring people together, this is the role for you.

In this role you will:

• Ensure Council’s sports grounds are maintained and game‑day ready for athletes and the community.
• Utilise machinery and tools to enhance the quality and appearance of our sports fields.
• Contribute to general gardening, tree maintenance, weed control, litter collection and landscaping in community areas.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant work experience in horticulture and/or sports turf maintenance.
• Has good time management skills, to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Can work independently and as a part of a team.
• Possesses a class ‘C’ Drivers Licence and a White Card.

Working with us: The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity of seeing their work come to life, bringing joy and excitement to the community through the sports fields they’ve helped create. They will also be able to take advantage of Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 700+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

James Correll

Coordinator, Sports, Sportsfields and Playgrounds

(02) 6285 6***