Closes: 06 February 2026
Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 14036
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 January 2026
Contact Officer: Peter Wall on or
Details: Sport and Recreation Facilities is a section within the City Presentation area, who are responsible for the management and maintenance of ACT Government Community Sportsgrounds. Sport and Recreation Facilities have a number of different types of sportsgrounds being Enclosed Ovals, District Playing Fields, Neighbourhood ovals and synthetic turf surfaces. Some of the maintenance activities which are undertaken by this section include mowing, cleaning toilets and pavilions, litter collection, line marking, fertiliser application, renovation activities, maintaining garden beds, plus other infrastructure needed for sport.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture Mandatory
* Driver's licence C Class is essential.
* Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
* Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
* Silica awareness - For further information refer to: WorkSafe website
* Driver's Licence MR is Preferred
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 12 February 2026 until 12 February 2027 with the possibility of extension.
An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available from 12 February 2026 until 12 February 2027 with the possibility of extension.