Band 3 – $70,811 - $75,186 per annum (plus super and allowances)
Permanent Full Time
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 dynamic 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
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Turf Maintenance Officer with a passion for turf management and cricket pitch preparation. This is a hands‐on role that requires initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to think creatively to achieve high‐quality outcomes.
The position involves regular weekend work, including Saturday mornings and occasional Sundays, particularly during the cricket season.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following:
* Knowledge of sports turf maintenance practices, or a strong willingness to learn.
* Commitment to best‐practice cricket wicket curation and pitch preparation.
* Intermediate to advanced experience or understanding of remote irrigation systems.
* Ability to operate a variety of turf equipment and implements, both handheld and tractor mounted.
* Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team in an outdoor environment.
* A current Victorian Driver Licence.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
* Competitive salary
* Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
* Flexible working options supported
* Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
* Reward & recognition programs
* Health initiatives
* Access to our support and wellbeing programmes
* A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people from varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any accessible reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, culture, country and waters.
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