Sports Turf Greenkeeper

Council Jobs; Rockhampton Regional; Sur place; AUD 76 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work/Life Balance

Values-driven culture

Superannuation 12%

Training & development

Salary sacrifice options

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Fortnightly pay

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Résumé du poste

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking two motivated Sports Turf Greenkeepers to join our Parks Operations team in Rockhampton. You will deliver specialist turf maintenance across facilities, ensuring high‑quality, safe playing surfaces for the community.

You will perform mowing, irrigation, fertilising, aeration, repairs and renovation, monitor turf performance, and operate equipment. A satisfactory Police Check is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports turf maintenance and irrigation management.
• Knowledge of turf renovation, soil health and presentation standards.
• Ability to identify turf performance issues and propose corrective actions.
• Experience operating sports turf equipment and maintaining irrigation systems.

Responsabilités

• Mowing, irrigation, fertilising, aeration, surface repairs and renovations.
• Monitor turf performance and maintain irrigation systems.
• Operate specialised equipment and contribute to improvement projects.
• Work with the team to deliver safe, high‑quality playing surfaces.

Connaissances

Sports turf maintenance

Irrigation management

Team player

Independent worker

Formation

Certificate II or III in Sports Turf Management

Outils

Irrigation systems

Sports turf equipment

Description du poste

• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $76,114 - $77, 483 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 4-5 + Site Allowance dependent on qualifications and experience) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you passionate about sports turf maintenance and take pride in delivering high-quality playing surfaces?

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking two motivated Sports Turf Greenkeepers to join our Parks Operations team. This hands‑on role works closely with the Sports Turf Team Leader to deliver specialist sports turf maintenance activities across Council's sporting facilities, ensuring safe, high-quality and well‑presented playing surfaces for our community.

You will undertake sports field preparation and maintenance activities including mowing, irrigation, fertilising, aeration, surface repairs and renovation works. You will also assist with monitoring turf performance, maintaining irrigation systems, operating specialised equipment and contributing to sportsground improvement projects.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check)

What we are looking for

• Experience in sports turf maintenance, irrigation management and the delivery of high-quality sporting surfaces.
• Sound knowledge of turf renovation, soil health, nutrient management and sportsground presentation standards.
• Ability to identify turf performance issues, recommend corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience operating specialised sports turf equipment and maintaining irrigation systems.
• A proactive team player capable of working independently, supporting colleagues and delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic outdoor environment.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1,000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values-driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

• Certificate II or III in Sports Turf Management (or related discipline) and/or substantial experience in sports turf maintenance and irrigation.
• Experience maintaining sportsgrounds and sporting surfaces, including mowing, irrigation, turf renovation and presentation.
• Knowledge of sports turf equipment and irrigation systems, with the ability to identify maintenance issues and support high‑quality turf outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in an outdoor environment.

Applications Close: Monday 23 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)