Turf Operations Officer

Yarra Ranges Council; Shire of Yarra Ranges; Híbrido; AUD 83.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Rostered day off

Hybrid work

Caregiver leave

Professional development

Novated lease vehicle

Descripción de la vacante

Yarra Ranges Council is seeking a Turf Operations Officer to coordinate day-to-day maintenance of our natural and synthetic sports fields. Working with the Sports Fields and Turf Team Leader, you will schedule and oversee staff and contractors delivering mowing, turf renovation, chemical treatment, nutrition and other maintenance programs.

You will inspect surfaces, address weed, pest and disease issues, keep accurate records, monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed safely,

Formación

• Experience delivering sports turf renovation and nutrition programs.
• Knowledge of maintaining natural and synthetic sports surfaces to safety/quality standards.
• Ability to identify weeds, pests and turf diseases and apply treatments safely.
• Practical experience using turf equipment, irrigation systems, and ride-on mowers.
• Ability to supervise staff and contractors and maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of workplace safety and relevant legal requirements.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance of sports fields and turf programs.
• Schedule and oversee internal staff and contractors.
• Inspect playing surfaces and identify weed, pest and disease issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, chemical application and asset records.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

Conocimientos

Sports turf renovation

Sports surface maintenance

Pest and weed management

Equipment operation

Staff supervision

Record keeping

Workplace safety

Communication

Herramientas

Irrigation systems

Tractors

Ride-on mowers

Descripción del empleo

As the Turf Operations Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, you will coordinate the day-to-day maintenance of Council’s natural and synthetic sports fields. Working with the Sports Fields and Turf Team Leader, you will schedule and oversee internal staff and contractors delivering mowing, turf renovation, chemical treatment, nutrition and other planned or urgent maintenance programs.

You will inspect playing surfaces, identify weed, pest and disease issues, maintain accurate

treatment and asset records, monitor contractor performance and recommend practical improvements. Your work will help ensure maintenance is completed safely, on time and within budget, and that local sporting surfaces are safe, well presented, fit for purpose and maintained in line with legal, environmental and Council requirements.

This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week).

This is a Band 5 role with a salary range between $82,704 and $96,286 per annum, plus superannuation.

Benefits of working with us:

• Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly or fortnightly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.
• 20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.
• Novated lease vehicle options.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

• A strong background in planning and delivering sports turf renovation and nutrition programs.
• Knowledge of how to maintain natural and synthetic sports surfaces to agreed safety and quality standards.
• Proven skills in identifying weeds, pests and turf diseases, and selecting and applying suitable treatments safely.
• Practical experience using sports turf equipment, irrigation systems, trucks, tractors and ride‑on mowers.
• Confidence in scheduling and supervising staff and contractors, monitoring their work and addressing issues early.
• The ability to inspect and audit playing surfaces, assess their condition and keep accurate maintenance, chemical application and asset records.
• A sound understanding of workplace safety, environmental, chemical use and other relevant legal requirements.
• Clear communication and practical teamwork skills, with the ability to share information, write reports and work respectfully with colleagues, contractors and community members.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre‑employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Medical Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full‑time, part‑time, hybrid, and job‑sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.