At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and enhance premier sporting turf facilities in Canberra.
- Company: Join Green by Nature, a leader in sports turf management.
- Benefits: Full-time role with career growth, industry-leading equipment, and supportive culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with a positive team and develop your skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on iconic sports surfaces while enjoying the outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in turf management and a passion for sports.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
- Greenskeeper | Sports Turf Technician
- Maintain some of Canberra's Premier Sporting Turf Facilities
- Green by Nature is seeking an experienced
Greenskeeper / Sports Turf Technician to join our Canberra team, maintaining an iconic oval along with a prestigious education facility.
This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of high-profile sports turf surfaces and help deliver exceptional playing conditions year-round.
Working across rugby, cricket and multi-purpose sporting fields, you'll play a key role in ensuring every surface looks and performs at its best.
- What's on Offer
- Work across two respected and high-profile sporting venues
- Opportunity to showcase your turf management expertise
- Supportive leadership team and positive team culture
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Industry-leading equipment, resources and technical support
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
About the Role
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance, presentation and performance of sports turf surfaces and surrounding grounds.
Your responsibilities will include
- Mowing, aeration, topdressing, fertilising and general turf maintenance
- Monitoring turf health and identifying pest, disease or compaction issues
- Assisting with seasonal renovation and recovery programs
- Irrigation operation and water management practices
- Operating and maintaining specialised turf machinery and equipment
- Implementing sustainable turf management and integrated pest management practices
- Preparing sports fields to a high playing and presentation standard
- Collaborating with clients and team members to ensure exceptional outcomes
About You
We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing outstanding turf surfaces and enjoys working in a hands-on outdoor environment.
You will ideally have
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
- Experience as a Greenskeeper, Sports Turf Technician or Turf Maintenance Technician
- Strong knowledge of turf species, nutrition and turf management practices
- Experience operating turf maintenance equipment and machinery
- A current driver's licence
- White Card
- Working With Vulnerable People registration (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience with cricket wicket preparation will be highly regarded
Most importantly, you'll bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a genuine passion for sports turf management.
About Green by Nature
At Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces.
We care deeply about our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and our values of
Accountability, Bravery and Care guide how we work every day.
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Turf Maintenance Technician in Canberra employer: Green by Nature
At Green by Nature, we pride ourselves on being Australia's largest and most award-winning landscape services business, offering a stable work environment with regular hours and a fantastic team culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our monthly reward programs, ongoing safety training, and career advancement opportunities, all while fostering a supportive management team that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in creating stunning outdoor spaces that enhance quality of life and promote sustainability, all while enjoying the benefits of tools of trade and a safety-first culture.
