Sports Turf Greenkeeper: Field Maintenance & Irrigation

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

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.