CareerPlan

Sports Turf Technician Machinery operator – Sports Grounds Maintenance

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-12

Core

Operate specialized turf machinery to maintain sports fields, playing surfaces, and recreational grounds.

Role type

Sports Turf Technician (Machinery Operator)

Builds

Maintained sports fields and recreational grounds

Domain

Sports grounds maintenance / Landscaping

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Heavy machinery operation, Turf equipment operation, Fertilizing, Spraying, Aeration, Turf renovation, Safety checks, Record keeping

Preferred skills

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, Chemical Users Accreditation, Irrigation maintenance experience, White Card, MR licence, First Aid certification

Technologies

Tractors, Ride-on mowers, Aerators, Top dressers, Spray units, Bobcat, Excavator

Responsibilities

Operate tractors, ride-on mowers, aerators, top dressers, spray units, and turf renovation equipment; Operate Bobcat and Excavator; Perform fertilizing, spraying, aeration, and turf renovation; Complete machinery safety checks and routine maintenance; Maintain work records and follow safety procedures; Assist with general grounds maintenance

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC