Leading Hand Sports Field Maintenance

• Band 4: $70792 - $75567 super 12% weekly RDO.
• Hands-on leadership Work outdoors leading from the front maintaining high-quality sports fields and supporting your team on the ground.
• Community impact Play a key role in delivering safe and high-quality sporting facilities that support local clubs and community participation.
• Supportive council environment Join a values-driven organisation with a strong safety culture stable employment conditions and opportunities to grow your career.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. Youll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time part-time and casual employees all benefiting from great flexibility work/life sway study support health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne Baw Baw Shire is one of Victorias fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbournes CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training seminars and conferences in the city without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

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About the Role

Baw Baw Shire is seeking a motivated and experienced Sports Field leader who will play a key role in the maintenance and presentation of Councils sports fields and active recreation reserves. You will lead and undertake sports turf maintenance activities including mowing irrigation management fertilising aeration and renovation works. You will also assist in planning and scheduling maintenance programs ensuring playing surfaces are safe consistent and meet performance expectations. Working closely with the Supervisor you will contribute to the delivery of high qualityturf outcomes contractor coordination where required and the ongoing improvement of sports field standards across the municipality.

About the Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in sports turf maintenance and enjoy working outdoors and in a team environment.

You will demonstrate:
Relevant sports turf management and supervisory experience.
Strong team leadership and coordination skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to safety and quality work practices.
Experience operating turf maintenance plant and equipment.

Essential Requirements:
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or equivalent experience.
Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of OHS systems and safe work practices.

Desirable:
Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence.
ACUP and chemical user accreditation.
Experience operating sports turf machinery (e.g. tractors mowers aerators and irrigation systems).

Why youll love working at Baw Baw Shire

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
Flexible work options Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
Career development opportunities.
Study/development assistance.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
A thriving Social Club.
Close to Public transport.
Ample free parking nearby.

Further Information and How To Apply

To apply please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.

Applications close 5pm 24th May 2026 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.