Sportsfields Equipment Operator - Community Grounds Care

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Canberra; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Staff discounts

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council seeks a General Equipment Operator (Sportsfields) to maintain and present high-quality sports fields for the community. The role involves operating machinery and collaborating with the sports turf team to ensure readiness for events and daily use.

You will contribute to landscaping, weed control, litter collection and routine grounds maintenance, with a Class C Licence and White Card required.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture and/or sports turf maintenance.
• Good time management to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare council sports grounds for game day.
• Operate machinery and tools to enhance field quality and appearance.
• Contribute to gardening, weed control, litter collection and landscaping in community areas.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Sports turf maintenance

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Class C Drivers Licence

White Card

Job description

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council seeks a General Equipment Operator (Sportsfields) to maintain and present high-quality sports fields for the community. The role involves operating machinery and collaborating with the sports turf team to ensure readiness for events and daily use.

You will contribute to landscaping, weed control, litter collection and routine grounds maintenance, with a Class C Licence and White Card required.