Turf Maintenance Worker

Position: Position Number 000408

Department: Turf Maintenance

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

Location: Twin Ovals Complex

Salary range: $75,586 - $79,851 (15% loading included)

Kingborough Council has a vacancy for a qualified Turf Maintenance Worker to join the Turf Unit based at the Twin Ovals, Kingston.  We are seeking someone passionate about a career in turf management and who has previous experience in maintaining sports fields or turf grass to a high standard.

Experience in turf wicket preparation and maintenance along with a medium rigid driver’s licence would be highly desirable.  The role also requires experience with automated irrigation systems and the operation of a range of plant and machinery, such as tractors, ride-on mowers, brush cutters and chemical spray equipment.

The base salary offered is within the range of $65,727 to $69,436 annum, plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution.  The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work under a flexible work arrangement which provides for an additional 15% salary loading on all hours worked.  

Further details are available from Brad Marsh, Team Leader on 0438 049 863.

Please note: Under Council’s Employee Immunisation Administrative Policy, the incumbent in this position will be required to be immunised against tetanus, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.

How to Apply: 

• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Information Package which includes the Position Description and the Key Selection Criteria found here or by visiting https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/council/jobs/current-vacancies/
• Please include the following with your application:
  •  a short covering letter to introduce yourself and outline the reasons you are applying for the position, and
  • a current resume that includes relevant information such as, details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
• You must address the selection criteria as listed in the online employment portal.
• Applications can be submitted online through the Employment Portal on Council’s website.

Applications close on Sunday 16 March 2025.