About the team

Step into a hands-on role with a passionate team committed to delivering top-quality playing surfaces for the Kingston community. With over 55 natural turf sportsgrounds spanning 78 hectares to maintain, this role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to be part of something that’s always evolving. No two days are the same, get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact!

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to lead and support our Turf Maintenance team in delivering high-quality playing surfaces and open space maintenance. You'll supervise a small team of Turf Maintenance Officers, hands-on support, coaching, and daily direction to get maintenance tasks done efficiently and safely.

Working with the Sportsground Coordinator, you'll contribute to the planning and scheduling of turf maintenance works, seasonal renovations, and special projects. You'll also liaise with contractors, monitoring work standards, and ensuring all maintenance activities are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

What you’ll deliver 

• Lead and support the Turf Maintenance team, fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Coordinate daily tasks and monitor progress to meet service targets.
• Help develop maintenance schedules with the Sportsground Coordinator.
• Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers.
• Support sportsground upgrades and turf improvement projects.
• Maintain high standards of turf quality, safety, and presentation

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a sound background in turf or grounds maintenance and proven leadership skills to take the next step in their career.

What You’ll Bring

• Sound knowledge of modern sportsground maintenance principals
• Familiarity with sportsground standards, compliance and guidelines
• Experience operating and maintaining turf maintenance equipment
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a small team in an outdoor, hands-on work environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to allocate tasks and prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to assist in the coordination and monitoring of contractors for projects like turf renovations

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or previous leadership experience in a hands-on role within the Sports Turf industry.
• Current Driver’s License (essential).
• ChemCert or other relevant tickets (advantageous).

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our career's portal.  We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Scott Mortimer, Sportsground Coordinator at scott.mortimer@kingston.vic.gov.au 

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston 

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.