Salary: $77,024 - $83,956 plus super (dependant on skills and experience)
Hours: 38 per week (Flexible work arrangements available)
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With almost 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow. Visit our website for more information
Who Are We Looking for?
We're seeking a motivated and experienced Greenkeeper Team Leader to join Orange City Council's Parks and Gardens team. You'll be passionate about maintaining high-quality turf and open spaces, with strong leadership skills to guide and support your crew. If you thrive outdoors, take pride in creating safe and vibrant community spaces, and have a hands-on approach to problem-solving, this role is for you
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinating, overseeing as well as undertaking the sports field preparation and maintenance
* Assisting in the development, implementation and coordination of relevant programs relating to sports field surfaces
* Supervising, leading and mentoring relevant staff and apprentices in order to undertake assigned works in a timely, cost effective and quality standard
* Supporting the Sport and Recreation Supervisor to liaise with and assist sporting organisations and members of the community to ensure formal and informal sport and event requirements are met
* View the full position description here
What You'll Bring
* Certificate III Sports Turf Management or equivalent
* Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills that promote high team performance, with the ability to coach, mentor and manage staff
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role including working within turf care and sport field maintenance and in the coordination and planning of relevant programs
* High level of verbal communication skills including the capacity to interact with the public while maintaining effective customer service and relationship management
* Well-developed computer literacy skills in the use of a variety of computer software packages
* Class MR driver licence is also desirable
Why Join Us?
* Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and generous leave provisions.
* Positive, fun, and inclusive work environment
* Access to Council's employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
* Salary Packaging available including novated leasing
* Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With almost 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow. Visit our website for more information
Ready to apply?
Click Apply to submit your application. You'll be asked to complete a few screening questions, and you can save and return to your application any time before the closing date.
Applications close: Monday 26 January 2026
For more information, contact our People & Culture team at
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.