Sportsground Maintenance Officer

City and Environment Directorate; Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City and Environment Directorate – Canberra ACT is seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our team delivering high-quality sports facilities that support community participation in sport and recreation. The team manages a diverse portfolio of sporting venues, including enclosed ovals, district playing fields, neighbourhood ovals and synthetic turf surfaces.

As a member of the Sport and Recreation Facilities team, you will contribute to the maintenance and presentation of community

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture is highly desirable.
• Evidence of training for Asbestos Awareness, White Card and Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is required prior commencement.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Turf and grounds maintenance, including mowing and fertiliser application.
• Cleaning and maintenance of public amenities, pavilions, and sporting facilities.
• Litter collection and site presentation.
• Ground renovation and restoration works.
• Maintenance of garden beds, landscapes, and associated infrastructure.
• Supporting the safe and effective operation of sporting venues and community facilities.

Skills

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture (desirable)

Job description

City and Environment Directorate – Canberra ACT

Details: Sport and Recreation Facilities is part of the City Presentation Branch and plays a vital role in the management, maintenance, and presentation of ACT Government community sportsgrounds across Canberra.

We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our team in delivering high-quality sports facilities that support community participation in sport and recreation. The team is responsible for a diverse portfolio of sporting venues, including enclosed ovals, district playing fields, neighbourhood ovals, and synthetic turf surfaces.

As a member of the Sport and Recreation Facilities team, you will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of community sporting assets through a variety of operational activities, including:

• Turf and grounds maintenance, including mowing and fertiliser application.
• Cleaning and maintenance of public amenities, pavilions, and sporting facilities.
• Litter collection and site presentation.
• Ground renovation and restoration works.
• Maintenance of garden beds, landscapes, and associated infrastructure.
• Supporting the safe and effective operation of sporting venues and community facilities.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture are highly desirable.
• Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Asbestos Awareness, White Card and Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is required prior commencement. For further information refer to: WorkSafe website and Access Canberra.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role.

Note: This is a permanent position.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position requires the occupant(s) to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.