Tennis Groundskeeper: Courts, Turf & Facilities

Tennis Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing benefits

Sponsor discounts

Job summary

Tennis ACT is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain clay, hard, synthetic grass and indoor courts, ensuring top playing surfaces and facilities for members and events. You will handle routine maintenance, minor repairs, and safety checks while supporting operations and customer service.

Experience in groundskeeping or sports turf is essential; a current Police Check and Working with Children Check may be required, with flexible hours for tournaments and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, sports turf management, facility maintenance or similar hands-on role.
• Pride in presenting facilities and playing surfaces to a high standard.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and perform minor repairs with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clay, hard, synthetic grass, indoor courts and facilities to a high standard through regular upkeep.
• Carry out grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning and weed control.
• Prepare courts for tournaments and daily use while ensuring a safe environment.
• Perform routine inspections and report safety or maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Sports turf

Facilities maintenance

Team player

Tools

Lawn mower

Edger

Power tools

Job description

Tennis ACT is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain clay, hard, synthetic grass and indoor courts, ensuring top playing surfaces and facilities for members and events. You will handle routine maintenance, minor repairs, and safety checks while supporting operations and customer service.

Experience in groundskeeping or sports turf is essential; a current Police Check and Working with Children Check may be required, with flexible hours for tournaments and daily operations.