Sports Turf Greenkeepers

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Salary sacrifice options

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking two Sports Turf Greenkeepers for its Parks Operations team in Rockhampton. You will perform mowing, irrigation, fertilising and renovation to deliver high-quality playing surfaces across council facilities.

You will monitor turf health, operate specialised equipment and support improvement projects while working in a dynamic outdoor environment and complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports turf maintenance and irrigation management.
• Knowledge of turf renovation, soil health and presentation standards.
• Ability to identify turf issues and support improvements.

Responsibilities

• Mow, fertilise, aerate and renovate sports surfaces.
• Monitor turf performance and irrigation systems.
• Operate specialised turf equipment and assist in projects.
• Maintain high-quality playing surfaces for community facilities.

Skills

Sports turf maintenance

Irrigation management

Turf renovation

Surface presentation

Outdoor teamwork

Education

Certificate II/III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

23h ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

• 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)