Turf Maintenance Technician

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Greenskeeper / Sports Turf Technician to join our Canberra team maintaining an iconic oval along with a prestigious education facility. This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of high-profile sports turf surfaces and help deliver exceptional playing conditions year-round.

Working across rugby cricket and multi-purpose sporting fields youll play a key role in ensuring every surface looks and performs at its best.

• Work across two respected and high-profile sporting venues
• Opportunity to showcase your turf management expertise
• Supportive leadership team and positive team culture
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Industry-leading equipment resources and technical support
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Permanent full-time opportunity

Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for the maintenance presentation and performance of sports turf surfaces and surrounding grounds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Mowing aeration topdressing fertilising and general turf maintenance
• Monitoring turf health and identifying pest disease or compaction issues
• Assisting with seasonal renovation and recovery programs
• Irrigation operation and water management practices
• Operating and maintaining specialised turf machinery and equipment
• Implementing sustainable turf management and integrated pest management practices
• Preparing sports fields to a high playing and presentation standard
• Collaborating with clients and team members to ensure exceptional outcomes

Were looking for someone who takes pride in producing outstanding turf surfaces and enjoys working in a hands-on outdoor environment.

You will ideally have:

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
• Experience as a Greenskeeper Sports Turf Technician or Turf Maintenance Technician
• Strong knowledge of turf species nutrition and turf management practices
• Experience operating turf maintenance equipment and machinery
• A current drivers licence
• White Card
• Working With Vulnerable People registration (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with cricket wicket preparation will be highly regarded

Most importantly youll bring a strong work ethic attention to detail and a genuine passion for sports turf management.

At Green by Nature our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We care deeply about our people our clients and the communities we serve.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do and our values of Accountability Bravery and Care guide how we work every day.

If youre ready to take the next step in your sports turf career and work across some of Canberras most recognised sporting facilities wed love to hear from you.

Submit your application today and grow your career with Green by Nature.