Green by Nature

Turf Maintenance Technician

Green by Nature  •  Onsite  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Greenskeeper | Sports Turf Technician

Maintain some of Canberra's Premier Sporting Turf Facilities

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, you'll play a key role in ensuring every surface looks and performs at its best.

What's on Offer

  • 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

About the Role

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

About You

We're 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 driver's licence
  • White Card
  • Working With Vulnerable People registration (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience with cricket wicket preparation will be highly regarded

Most importantly, you'll bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a genuine passion for sports turf management.

About Green by Nature

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.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your sports turf career and work across some of Canberra's most recognised sporting facilities, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Green by Nature

About Green by Nature

The Green by Nature™ brand exists to improve people's lives by designing, building and caring for the remarkable green spaces that enable us to do more of the things we love.

Formed by bringing together Australian market leaders Green Options, Skyline Landscape Services and Super Gardens, alongside one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse parks, grounds and facility management organisations, Recreational Services, Green by Nature™ has emerged as Australasia’s largest and most-awarded open maintenance brand.

Green by Nature™ means green is genuinely in our nature. We have a shared vision of bringing people and communities together through the best parks, fields, sport facilities and other significant outdoor spaces.

The Group’s combined strengths are set to redefine industry standards, offering increased capabilities and innovative solutions to customers, all while maintaining the highest quality service.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
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Year Founded
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