Technical Officer of Sports Turf Management/Greenkeeping
Ryde location
Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)
$88,427 package includes salary ($77,908 - $85,996), employers’ superannuation and annual leave loading
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At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
TAFE NSW is looking for individuals with current industry experience and knowledge in either the Sports Turf, Greenkeeping, Horticulture and Landscaping industry to work as a Technical Officer on a permanent basis based at the Ryde Campus.
The Technical Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of education services through the maintenance of delivery locations and equipment, preparation and distribution of teaching resources and other related support and administrative functions.
About You
The role of a Technical Officer in Sports Turf Management requires a self-motivated starter with sports turf and horticultural skills along with effective communication skills and an eye for detail.
At TAFE NSW Ryde Campus the Technical Officer's duties encompass the maintenance of various sports surfaces, including a bowling green, two golf greens, fairway and cricket wickets ensuring they meet the specific standards of maintenance. This involves:
- Using plant and equipment for precision cutting of sports turf surfaces
- Monitoring and implementation of pest disease and weed control programs to meet specific turfgrass and site requirements
- Monitoring of sports turf areas and scheduling of irrigation to maintain playing surfaces to industry standards
- Irrigation system maintenance and repairs
- Compliance with relevant legislation in chemical selection application and recordkeeping
The Technical Officer role also supports the delivery team where preparation of turf areas is required for teacher directed class activities. Crucially, you are someone who shares the TAFE NSW Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence and Customer First.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in the use of equipment to manage sports turf and lawn areas
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience of use, care and maintenance of tools, equipment, materials and techniques used in sports turf management area applicable to the role
- Hold a current Chemical application ticket AQF3 level or above
- Proven ability to create, modify or adapt equipment or other resources to meet requirements
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision in area relating to the role.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm (AEST) Monday 18 August 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Certified copies of your qualifications
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at David.Galluccio@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 2416.
Role-specific enquiries: contact Masuma Ali, Head Teacher of Turf Management via email at Masuma.Ali@tafensw.edu.au or (02) 7921 3202.
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.