Supervisor Reticulation And Mowing

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 21% Superannuation (with co-con‑

9-day fortnight

22 Annual Leave days per annum

Health & Wellbeing Program

Career opportunities

Study Assistance

Job summary

The City of Greater Geraldton is seeking a Supervisor Reticulation and Mowing to lead turf maintenance, irrigation systems and park operations. You will manage a team, work within budgets, and ensure high-quality sports surfaces for community and organised sport.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight with every second Friday off and benefits including leave, superannuation, study assistance and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ideally holds a qualification in Sports Turf Management or related discipline.
• Experience supervising staff and contractors.
• Ability to manage resources and deliver services within approved budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to Parks and Reserves activities to City standards within timeframes.
• Mentor and train team members on policies, procedures and systems.
• Liaise with managers, coordinators, facilitators and external agencies to ensure quality Parks and Reserves.
• Coordinate material, service, plant and equipment for Parks and Reserves maintenance projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Sports Turf Management / Horticulture qualification

Job description

Supervisor Reticulation and Mowing (Ref: 1243)

About the position:

The Supervisor Reticulation and Mowing plays a key role in the management and maintenance of the City’s sports turf assets, ensuring high-quality playing surfaces are provided for community and organised sporting use. Responsible for the supervision of turf maintenance, irrigation systems, and associated park and reserve operations, this position provides operational leadership to deliver efficient, cost-effective services that meet the City’s standards and levels of service. Working within approved budgets, the role drives best-practice sports turf management outcomes while maximising community benefit.This role is offered on a 9-day fortnight, giving you every second Friday off to recharge, plan adventures, or enjoy more time doing what matters to you.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide leadership and supervision to ensure Parks and Reserves activities are planned and completed effectively and safely, on a forward program basis, to the City’s defined standards, within agreed timeframes.
• Actively mentor and train all team members in relevant City policies, procedures and systems to support in closing knowledge and skills gaps.
• Liaise with managers, coordinators, facilitators and other department employees and external agencies, businesses and the public as required to ensure that the City provides quality Parks and Reserves.
• Coordinate material, service supply, plant and equipment requirements and other resources required to undertake Parks and Reserves maintenance projects and works.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally hold a qualification in Sports Turf Management or a related discipline. Applicants who do not hold a formal qualification but can demonstrate substantial experience in sports turf maintenance, reticulation, and mowing operations associated with parks, reserves, and public open spaces are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience supervising staff and contractors, together with the ability to effectively manage resources and deliver services within approved program budgets.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging from $92,692 per annum to $104,203 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 9-day fortnight
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

• i. Tertiary Qualification in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture or related field and relevant experience or lesser qualification with significant experience
• ii. Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising a diverse team with ability to train, mentor and coach employees
• iii. Sound knowledge of turf maintenance and sports turf management, with experience in maintaining high-quality turf surfaces through effective irrigation, nutrition, pest management, renovation programs, and asset maintenance
• iv. Comprehensive ability to plan and implement work tasks as per annual work program to ensure timely actions in accordance with defined work standards, with the ability to solve common or on the job problems

Applications close 4pm Monday 16 November 2026.

Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.

Ross McKim CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER