$99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus super)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a agile and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking professional to lead the maintenance and presentation of Council’s sportsgrounds & turf wickets across the municipality.
The Team Leader Sportsgrounds is responsible for overseeing a dedicated team of turf-wicket curators, plant operators and contractors - coordinating turf maintenance, mowing, and renovation works across a wide range of sportsgrounds. Reporting to the Coordinator Active Parks, the role involves planning and delivering high-quality turf services, liaising with internal stakeholders, managing contractors, and supporting seasonal renovation and capital works programs.
This role sits within Council’s newly structured Active Parks team and plays a critical role in ensuring Greater Dandenong's sportsgrounds are safe, healthy, and playable year-round.
About you
You're an experienced turf management professional with a passion for sportsground presentation and turf quality. You enjoy leading teams, planning programs, and delivering quality outcomes that support community participation and active lifestyles.
With strong technical knowledge of turf maintenance and renovation practices, you're confident coordinating staff, working with contractors, and engaging with sports clubs and internal stakeholders. You take pride in delivering fit-for-purpose playing surfaces and enjoy the challenge of balancing service expectations, weather, and seasonal demand.
Key requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Turf Management
- Several years' experience working in local government or a similar environment
- Experience in contract management
- Demonstrated experience supervising sportsground management functions
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of open space maintenance programs, with high level and problem solving skills with the capacity to inspire and support innovative thinking
- Knowledge and skills in contemporary management practices, staff management, performance management, staff development, change management and business excellence
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, listening, liaison, advocacy, facilitation skills, as well as excellence in customer service delivery
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage time, establish priorities, and achieve business and team objectives, despite conflicting pressures
- Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced PC literacy, incorporating MS Office applications
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an international criminal history check), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including: response to key selection criteria. You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks.
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📌 Team Leader Sportsgrounds
🏢 City of Greater Dandenong
📍 City of Greater Dandenong