Curator – Sports Turf Maintenance
Permanent Full-Time role
Location: Morwell and surrounding community
Salary: $71,433 - $76,185 plus industry allowances and 12% superannuation
Department: City Presentation
Help shape the future of sport in Latrobe City!
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Curator – Sports Turf Maintenance to lead the maintenance and presentation of our region’s premier sporting facilities.
This is a unique opportunity to work on Council’s premier venues including:
- Regional Cricket Centre of Excellence – Ted Summerton Reserve
- Regional Football Centre of Excellence – Morwell Recreation Reserve; and
- Regional Soccer Centre of Excellence – Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park, Morwell
About this Role
You’ll be part of the City Presentation team, delivering high-quality turf management and supporting the development of apprentices in Sports Turf Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead specialised turf maintenance including turf cricket pitch preparation, chemical and fertiliser application, and oval renovations.
- Mentor apprentices working toward a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
- Support a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
- Assist with maintenance operations across the municipality as required.
About You
The role requires understanding of OH&S standards related to turf and machinery, along with a commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and upholding Council’s values.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (post-trade certificate desirable)
- Previous experience maintaining high-end grass and hybrid playing surfaces, including turf cricket pitches to professional standards
- Current Victorian Driver’s License
- Medium Rigid Vehicle License (minimum)
- Chemical Users License
- Traffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate
- Construction Induction (White Card)
- Current First Aid Certificate (preferred)
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check and a pre-employment medical assessment.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.
Applications will close on Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59PM
Contact Daniel Nichols, Coordinator Recreation Liaison and Reserve Maintenance on 0418 323 848 for insight into the day-to-day activities of the role and the team as a whole.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
