• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 4 + Ind ($78,716 - $83,234) + 12% super + Fortnightly RDO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us
Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity
We're looking for a proactive Turf Maintenance Officer to join our Turf Maintenance team to maintain, prepare and enhance presentation of turf surfaces across Council-managed parks and sporting facilities, ensuring safe, high-quality playing surfaces through effective turf management practices.

About the Role
You'll contribute to compliance, safety and be part of the Turf Maintenance Team and assist us to deliver exceptional service and help keep our pristine sportsgrounds, reserves and parks ready for action.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in turf maintenance
• Proven experience in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Effective communication skills
• Confidence with equipment, software and reporting tools
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, people‑first culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A role where your impact is visible every day

Apply now and help shape the future of our turf maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and scheduled turf maintenance activities across parks, reserves and sporting facilities, including mowing, edging, line marking, aeration, topdressing, fertilising and turf renovation works.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality playing surfaces for training, competition and special events in accordance with seasonal programs and usage requirements.
• Monitor turf health and condition, identifying pest, disease, weed and irrigation issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, monitoring, maintenance and reporting faults for repair.
• Assist in turf renovations of sports surfaces and parks as directed.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers in accordance with relevant legislation, safety data sheets and environmental best practice.
• Operate, maintain and clean plant and equipment such as mowers, tractors, rollers, spreaders and hand tools in a safe and competent manner.
• Conduct pre-start checks and basic maintenance on machinery, reporting defects and ensuring equipment is fit for purpose.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Certificate III in Turf Management or similar formal qualifications with substantial relevant turf management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in turf maintenance operations, preferably within parks, reserves or sporting facilities.
• Current Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP).
• Current Victorian Driver's License.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work with a dedicated team that takes pride in maintaining high-quality, visually appealing sports turf surfaces.
• Collaborate across the parks and gardens business unit within a friendly, supportive, and professional multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to a meaningful role in a values-driven organisation
• Enjoy a rostered day off every fortnight

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6904148.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Todd Luckhurst, Coordinator Turf Management on (03) 9688 0200, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 5th July 2026 - 10pm

Equal Opportunity Employer
Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.