Greenkeeper

About the Role

If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for turf management, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Sports Turf team responsible for maintaining high-quality sports fields, cricket pitches, and community recreational areas in the Shire. This position involves practical, hands-on work with plenty of variety, providing a chance to grow your technical expertise under experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

As a Greenkeeper, your key duties include the upkeep and enhancement of sports turf and cricket wickets to ensure they meet community standards. You'll contribute to maintaining outdoor sports facilities in excellent condition, providing safe and attractive playing surfaces.

Requirements

• Possession of Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, Greenkeeping, or substantial relevant experience in greenkeeping.
• Qualification in AQF3/Chemcert or an equivalent pesticide application certification.
• Valid White Card indicating construction safety awareness.
• Experience working in sports turf maintenance or cricket pitch preparation environments.
• Strong safety mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Benefits and Conditions

• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight schedule to support a balanced work-life dynamic.
• Receive a guaranteed 8% pay increase spread over two years.
• Four weeks of annual vacation leave plus an additional five wellness leave days (MyLeave).
• Eligibility for Long Service Leave after five years of service.
• Opportunities for overtime during peak turf maintenance seasons.
• Access to study support and continuous professional training.
• Potential career advancement pathways within the Council.
• A supportive and safety-focused team culture dedicated to wellbeing.
• Additional wellbeing perks such as fitness passport access, employee assistance program, annual flu vaccinations, health initiatives, and novated leasing options.

Additional Information

Available positions include both permanent and temporary full-time roles, working 38 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight basis. The salary package ranges from $72,577 to $76,813 gross per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Applications should be submitted by Sunday, 30th August 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates will undergo thorough pre-employment screenings, including reference verification, work rights checks, identity and medical history assessments, as well as criminal, qualification, and Working with Children checks. Employment depends on successful clearance of all checks.

Council is committed to child safety, ensuring adherence to NSW Government Child Safe Standards across all operations.