The Package: $ $1,285.76 gross per week + 12% super. (Evaluated as Trainee Grade 4-10 of the QPRC Salary System 2025), plus potential performance-based progression.
Full-time – 38 hours per week. 9-day fortnight conditions will apply.
Jump off the sidelines and onto the field, in a hands-on career where you will help shape the very fields you grew up playing on Council is seeking a motivated individual to join our Sportsfield team where they will learn from experts and work towards earning a free Cert III in Sports Turf Management, paid by Council.
In this role you will:
* Support with the maintenance of Council's sports grounds to ensure they are safe and suitable for sports use.
* Assist with general gardening, tree maintenance, weed control, and landscaping to enhance and maintain community spaces.
* Contribute to the look and feel of our sportsfields that are the former home for the Canberra Raiders and now the home of the Queanbeyan Blues and Queanbeyan Kangaroos.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is eligible for enrolment and ongoing study requirements to complete a Cert III in Sports Turf Management.
* Has strong communication and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Can work independently and as a part of a team.
Working with us: The successful candidate will see the results of their hard work every time local sportsfields are used and enjoyed by our community. They can also take advantage of Council's new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 600+ major retailers.
If you hajve any questions relating to the role, please contact:
* James Correll
* Coordinator, Sports, Sportsfields and Playgrounds
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Closing date: 9:00am Monday 8 December 2025