Sports Turf Curator

• Permanent Full-time (based on 35 hours per week)
• Fortnightly RDO
• Salary:  $78K - $80K+ Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community.  Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep.  Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

The Sports Turf Curator will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and improvement works in Council’s sporting fields and council facilities in a safe, efficient and effective manner, so as to ensure that the Sportsfields, parks and reserves of Merri-bek are kept in a well-maintained condition for our community to enjoy. This includes inspecting, maintaining, and renovating turf to the highest standard. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and reporting of all tools, equipment, and fleet and demonstrate a commitment to the health, wellbeing, and safety of yourself and the wider team.

Skills and experience require to perform the role

As the Sports Turf Curator you will have demonstrated experience and a strong knowledge of green keeping and sports turf management. You will thrive in a hands on, physical work environment and will use your high energy levels to lead and motivate others. You will be able to manage you own time and operate effectively and safely with limited supervision.

To be successful in this role you will have

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated skills in the safe and competent operation of:
  • a ride-on mower; tractors with various implements, turf maintenance machinery
  • a 2-axle rigid vehicle greater than 8 tonnes GVM
  • a range of hand tools and light mechanical plant
  • a multi pro sprayer or similar herbicide / pesticide application unit
• The highest level of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to operate effectively with limited direct supervision
• Ability to complete tasks within tight time frames

 Qualifications required

• Satisfactory completion of Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or other relevant Trade Certificate (Cert III) and relevant open space maintenance experience
• Demonstrated experience in the basic maintenance and minor repair of relevant turf equipment
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential
• Current Driver’s License

Desirable Experience, not essential

• Experience maintaining turf wickets, maintaining warm and cool season turf surfaces
• Experience in sports fields line marking
• Strong ability to identify pest and diseases
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and motivating staff

What the role can offer

• Fortnightly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks' primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Jason Seedy on 0487 679 414.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Monday, 30 September 2024.
*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence Medium Rigid Licence and WWCC.  Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience.  Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on recruitment@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.