Sports Turf Greenkeeper

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work/Life Balance

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Ongoing training and development

Payroll deductions and salary-sacrific

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and social clubs

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking two Sports Turf Greenkeepers to maintain and improve the Council's sporting facilities. You will perform mowing, irrigation, fertilising, aeration and field renovations, ensuring safe, high-quality surfaces for the community.

You will work with the Sports Turf Team Leader, monitor turf performance, operate irrigation systems and contribute to ongoing improvement projects in an outdoor setting. A satisfactory Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports turf maintenance and irrigation management.
• Knowledge of turf renovation, soil health and presentation standards.
• Ability to identify turf issues and suggest improvements.
• Experience operating specialised turf equipment and irrigation systems.
• Proactive team player capable of working independently in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sports field preparation and maintenance including mowing and fertilising.
• Monitor turf performance and maintain irrigation systems.
• Contribute to sportsground improvement projects.
• Work closely with Sports Turf Team Leader to deliver high-quality surfaces.
• Comply with Criminal History Check requirements.

Skills

Sports turf maintenance

Irrigation management

Turf renovation

Specialised turf equipment

Independent / team player

Tools

Specialised turf equipment

Job description

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

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