About the team
The team is responsible for the upkeep of elite sporting facilities including AFL and NRL fields, community sports fields and landscaped spaces. Working closely with the Team Leader Grounds Maintenance & Operations and a small dedicated outdoor crew, you’ll support key functions such as turf renovations, GPS line marking, irrigation scheduling (via ICC IRRInet), and integrated pest management. The team fosters a collaborative, hands-on environment with a focus on continuous improvement, professional development, and delivering high-quality surfaces for both elite and community sport.
About your new role
This role is responsible for undertaking a wide range of general sports turf management and horticulture activities including operating specialised sports field plant equipment. Working as part of a team undertaking maintenance and improvements of our high-profile sports fields, landscaped and recreational areas within the Gold Coast Sports Precinct.
This position is based at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre (Carrara), however, the position is required to work across the City's multiple Major Sporting Venues when required.
You will be involved in the following:
- Provide comprehensive sports turf management and landscaping support to the Team Leader Turf Management and work as part of a team to undertake maintenance and improvements of our high-profile sports fields, landscaped and recreational areas
- Undertake a wide range of sports turf management and horticultural activities including, renovations, maintenance, construction, landscaping, GPS line marking, broadacre spraying and integrated pest management programs, rubbish collection
- Work within our outdoor maintenance team ensuring that the maintenance of sports fields, including the Elite AFL and NRL fields and grounds at our Major Sporting Venues is undertaken in an organised manner
- Maintain and utilise various specialised sports field plant equipment as part of your activities including but not limited to: 100HP tractors, 3 point linkage mowing decks, cylinder and rotary mowers
- Manage sport field irrigation systems including scheduling via ICC IRRInet system based on seasonal evapotranspiration (ET) data
- Participate in identified training programs to increase skills and knowledge, contribute to the continual improvement of the section
- Take pride in your work, having passion for our City and constantly improving your sports turf management skills while enjoying opportunities to learn new techniques and plant equipment
We're looking for people who have:
- Certificate II in Horticulture or relevant knowledge and experience
- Certificate III Sports Turf Management or related discipline (highly regarded)
- MR Driver’s Licence (Mandatory)
- General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory)
- Ability to use an iPad, computer skills and proficiency in software packages including Microsoft Office, Objective and GIS mapping system
- A high level of customer service and communication skills
- A high level of motivation and the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment
- A high level of fitness as this is a labour-intensive position
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
- A stable working environment with job security
- A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
- Uniform, tools and PPE provided
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
- Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
- Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by
Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
There may be a period of time where the City of Gold Coast Job Board is down - if this is the case, please email Alexandra McNulty directly.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
