Sportsground Maintenance Officer | Full-time Permanent

ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking a motivated Sportsground Maintenance Officer in Canberra to maintain community sportsgrounds across the ACT. You will perform turf and grounds care, cleaning of facilities, litter control, ground renovations and landscape maintenance to support safe, welcoming venues for sport and recreation.

The role requires physical capability and may prefer a Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture, a White Card, asbestos awareness, and a C-Class licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture is highly desirable.
• Completion training for Asbestos Awareness, White Card and Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention required prior start.
• C-Class Driver Licence.
• 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 infrastructure.
• Support safe and effective operation of sporting venues.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Litter collection

Ground renovation

Garden beds & landscapes

Public facilities upkeep

Education

Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture

Job description

Sportsground Maintenance Officer
Full-time Permanent

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 .
• C-Class Driver Licence.
• 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.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .