Sports Team Member

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End ofTrip facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Discounted gym membership

Bike storage and showers

Professional development

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking two motivated Sports Team Members to join our Open Space team. In this hands-on outdoor role, you’ll contribute to the presentation, safety and playability of our sports grounds and facilities across the municipality.

Working with a supportive team, you’ll undertake turf and grounds maintenance, help prepare sporting facilities for community use, and ensure fields remain in excellent condition throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or Horticulture, or significant relevant industry experience.
• Experience in sports turf, parks, gardens, grounds or open space maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to operate mowers, tractors and other relevant plant and equipment.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety practices.
• Strong teamwork, communication and customer service skills.
• A reliable, proactive and positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and reactive maintenance of sportsgrounds and surrounding areas.
• Assist with turf management programs, irrigation activities, line marking and event set-up.
• Operate and maintain plant, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Identify, report and address hazards and maintenance issues.
• Provide responsive and professional service to sporting clubs, community members and colleagues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Horticulture

Significant relevant industry experience

Job description

• Altona location, close to publictransport
• 2x permanent, fulltime positions available
• Salary: Band 3 - $65,546.09 to$69,801.01+ superannuation + fortnightlyRDO

We’re here. We’re community. We’re HobsonsBay.

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed to creating aworkplace that reflects our community and values. You’ll be part ofa forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation,collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be theexemplar of Local Government.

The opportunity

We’re seeking two motivatedSports Team Members to join our Open Space team.In this hands-on outdoor role, you’ll contribute to thepresentation, safety and playability of Council's sports groundsand facilities across the municipality.

Working as part of a supportiveteam, you’ll undertake a variety of turf and grounds maintenanceactivities, assist with preparing sporting facilities for communityuse, and help ensure our sports fields remain in excellentcondition throughout the year. This role is ideal for someone whoenjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in deliveringhigh-quality outcomes, and values being part of a collaborativeteam environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Undertake routine and reactive maintenance of sportsgrounds and surrounding areas.
• Assistwith turf management programs, irrigation activities,line marking and event set-up.
• Operateand maintain plant, machinery and equipment safely andeffectively.
• Identify, report and address hazards and maintenanceissues.
• Provideresponsive and professional service to sporting clubs,community members and colleagues.

What you’ll need to succeed

• ACertificate III in Sports Turf Management, Horticultureor significant relevant industry experience.
• Experience in sports turf, parks, gardens, grounds oropen space maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to operate mowers, tractors andother relevant plant and equipment.
• Acommitment to workplace health and safetypractices.
• Strongteamwork, communication and customer serviceskills.
• Areliable, proactive and positive approach to work.

ImportantInformation

Please note thatcandidates who applied for this position in the previousrecruitment process are not eligible to reapply, asapplications have already been assessed.

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 3rdNovember 2026.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a NationalPolice Record Check, a Pre-Employment Medical Check & a WorkingWith Children Check (WWCC). Candidates must also holda valid Victorian Driver's License.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident orhold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted workingrights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitmentprocess.

What we can offer

• Our location in the centre of Altona is close to publictransport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or anafternoon walk along the lake.
• Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End ofTrip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to getyou refreshed and ready to go!
• Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program,wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership,Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes,and walking & social clubs.
• Ongoing professional development support - we’ll championyour growth, because your career matters to us!
• A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working togetherto create a sustainable, thriving community for generations tocome.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encouragepeople from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusiveenvironments where everyone can grow and succeed.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Team Member - Sports.pdf