Turf Maintenance Technician

Green by Nature; North Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Two venues

Showcase turf expertise

Supportive leadership

Career development

Industry equipment & support

Uniform & PPE provided

Permanent full-time

Zusammenfassung

Green by Nature is seeking a Greenskeeper / Sports Turf Technician to join our Canberra team, maintaining an iconic oval and a prestigious education facility. You will own high-profile sports turf surfaces, delivering exceptional playing conditions year-round across rugby, cricket and multi-purpose fields.

You will bring a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, hands-on turf maintenance experience, and proficiency with turf machinery.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management required.
• Experience as Greenskeeper, Sports Turf Technician or Turf Maintenance Technician advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of turf species, nutrition and turf management practices.
• Experience operating turf maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Current driver’s licence required.
• White Card required.
• Working With Vulnerable People registration or willingness to obtain.

Aufgaben

• Mowing, aeration, topdressing, fertilising and general turf maintenance.
• Monitoring turf health and identifying pest, disease or compaction issues.
• Assisting with seasonal renovation and recovery programs.
• Irrigation operation and water management practices.
• Operating and maintaining specialised turf machinery and equipment.
• Implementing sustainable turf management and integrated pest management practices.
• Preparing sports fields to a high playing and presentation standard.
• Collaborating with clients and team members to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Driver's license

White Card

WWVP registration

Cricket wicket prep

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Turf machinery

Jobbeschreibung

Greenskeeper | Sports Turf Technician

Maintain some of Canberra's Premier Sporting Turf Facilities

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Greenskeeper / Sports Turf Technician to join our Canberra team, maintaining an iconic oval along with a prestigious education facility. This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of high-profile sports turf surfaces and help deliver exceptional playing conditions year-round.

Working across rugby, cricket and multi-purpose sporting fields, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every surface looks and performs at its best.

What's on Offer

• Work across two respected and high-profile sporting venues
• Opportunity to showcase your turf management expertise
• Supportive leadership team and positive team culture
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Industry-leading equipment, resources and technical support
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Permanent, full-time opportunity

About The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance, presentation and performance of sports turf surfaces and surrounding grounds.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Mowing, aeration, topdressing, fertilising and general turf maintenance
• Monitoring turf health and identifying pest, disease or compaction issues
• Assisting with seasonal renovation and recovery programs
• Irrigation operation and water management practices
• Operating and maintaining specialised turf machinery and equipment
• Implementing sustainable turf management and integrated pest management practices
• Preparing sports fields to a high playing and presentation standard
• Collaborating with clients and team members to ensure exceptional outcomes

About You

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in producing outstanding turf surfaces and enjoys working in a hands‑on outdoor environment.

You Will Ideally Have

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
• Experience as a Greenskeeper, Sports Turf Technician or Turf Maintenance Technician
• Strong knowledge of turf species, nutrition and turf management practices
• Experience operating turf maintenance equipment and machinery
• A current driver’s licence
• White Card
• Working With Vulnerable People registration (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with cricket wicket preparation will be highly regarded

Most importantly, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a genuine passion for sports turf management.

About Green By Nature

At Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We care deeply about our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and our values of Accountability, Bravery and Care guide how we work every day.