Description:
Position No. 315
Temporary Full-time – May 2025 to May 2026
Band 3 - $68,797 - $72,444 (Includes allowances) plus 11.5% statutory superannuation
Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in keeping sports fields in great condition? We are looking for a Sports Turf Officer to join our team and help maintain high-quality playing surfaces.
About the Role
As a Sports Turf Officer, your main job will be to care for sports fields and ensure they are in the best possible condition.
This includes:
- Keeping the grass healthy with proper watering, fertilizing, and aeration
- Managing weeds, pests, and turf diseases
- Operating and looking after equipment like mowers, tractors, and loaders
- Helping with general gardening and maintenance work
You will also be responsible for using machinery safely and working efficiently to keep the grounds looking their best.
What We Offer
- A hands-on, outdoor job where no two days are the same
- The chance to work on well-maintained sports fields
- A supportive team and opportunities to learn new skills
Key Selection Criteria
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (or similar experience)
- Experience in sports field maintenance, including mowing, irrigation, and turf repair
- Ability to operate and maintain turf maintenance equipment safely
- Knowledge of safe work practices, including OH&S regulations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a team
If you love working with sports fields and enjoy hands-on outdoor work, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities". As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.
We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland
Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advert and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 20 April 2025.