sports turf maintenance team member

• Location: Melbourne (Multiple Sites Across Metropolitan Municipalities)

• Work Type: Temporary / Contract (Expression of Interest)

• Sector: Local Government & Public Sector Infrastructure

• Pay Rate: $36.81 + Superannuation

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Sports Turf Maintenance Officers and Grounds Crew for contract roles supporting public sector operations and local municipal assets.

These hands-on roles are responsible for keeping local sports ovals, turf wickets, active reserves, and community outdoor spaces safe, functional, and match-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Turf & Oval Maintenance: Perform routine and seasonal turf maintenance on sportsfields, ovals, and active spaces, including broad-scale mowing, aeration, fertilizing, and turf curation.

• Specialized Machinery Operation: Safely operate tractors, commercial ride-on mowers, turf wicket mowers, rollers, slashers, line-marking equipment, and small power tools.

• Irrigation & Weed Management: Assist with basic maintenance and operation of in-ground irrigation/sprinkler systems and execute targeted weed control and herbicide spraying.

• Event & Match Preparation: Prepare playing surfaces and surrounds for sporting club training, weekend games, and community events (including line marking and goalpost setup).

• Asset Maintenance & Safety: Inspect sportsfields for hazards, maintain park assets/surrounds, complete pre-start machinery checks, and log daily works using mobile digital devices.

• Community Engagement: Provide courteous, professional interaction with local sporting clubs, venue users, and the general public.

What You Need to Succeed

• Experience: Practical experience maintaining sportsfields, turf wickets, golf courses, or municipal parks/open spaces.

• Machinery Skills: Proven ability to operate ride-on mowers, tractors, and small plant machinery safely.

• Licence: Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (Light Rigid or Medium Rigid licence is advantageous).

• OHS & Compliance: Strong commitment to workplace health and safety protocols, manual handling, and hazard identification.

• Desirable (Not Mandatory): Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture, or equivalent trade qualification; active Working with Children Check (WWCC); or chemical spraying certificates (ACUP).

What’s on Offer

• Consistent contract hours with opportunities across prominent local council assets.

• Dynamic outdoor work environment using modern commercial equipment and machinery.

• Supportive team culture focused on professional service delivery and public space presentation.

How to Apply

If you have practical sports turf or grounds maintenance experience and want to contribute to local community assets, submit your expression of interest today by clicking APPLY NOW.
For more information call Sen 0400 631 711

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.