Groundsperson

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

The Groundsperson is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and presentation of the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre for all events. This position is responsible for grounds, turfed areas and parklands for the enjoyment and betterment of the public.

Key Tasks

• 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.
  

About You

• 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

At SQ, we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experience to apply. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, enabling all staff to feel valued and thrive in a rewarding team and culture. So you can shine through this recruitment process, please let us know if you required any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies.

Applications Close Wednesday, 28 October 2026

About the venue

QSAC is a training and competition hub for high performance and elite athletes, as well as a popular training facility for members of the public. Based in Nathan in Brisbane, it hosts numerous national and local athletics events and school sports carnivals. QSAC hosts football matches, concerts and major events.

It is the only venue of its type in Australia featuring two 10 lane 400 metre

running tracks in its Main Stadium and State Athletics Facility (SAF).The precinct also includes Sandstorm, an eight-court beach volleyball complex as well as Nissan Arena (QSNC); home to Netball Queensland the training and competition base to the Queensland Firebirds and a training and competition venue used by a variety of community sporting groups.

QSAC is home to the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), a hub for high performance athlete training, development, recovery and research with access to international standard athletics facilities, including the newly constructed indoor athletics throws facility, the National Throws Centre of Excellence.

Top five reasons for wanting to join the SQ Team…

• Innovative & Fun – with a calendar of world-class events and sporting fixtures, why wouldn’t you want to be a part of something big, and also provide local communities with an awesome customer-centric experience.
• Achievement & Challenge – if you thrive on challenge and recognition, SQ may be perfect for you. This is an organisation where employees contribute to make a difference and receive recognition for their professionalism and results.
• Learning and Development – SQ wants to develop future leaders and specialists in their fields. SQ offers exciting career opportunities at some of the best facilities in the world.
• Teamwork – we are supportive, enthusiastic, and passionate – One team, One dream, One SQ enabling us to deliver world-class experiences and celebrate the successes
• World Class Venues – If you have ever attended one of our venues, you’ll already know, our venues are both historic and iconic, and create a stage for memorable sporting and entertainment events delivered with the highest level of environmental sustainability and social governance.

With some of the most entertaining products and services on offer, it is no wonder people want to join the Stadiums Queensland team!