Qualified Groundsperson - Sports Turf
Core
Maintain high-quality racing and recreational turf surfaces at Sandown Racecourse through daily grounds upkeep, track preparation, and turf health monitoring.
Role type
Sports turf maintenance operator
Builds
High-standard racing surfaces and landscaped areas for the Melbourne Racing Club
Domain
Sports turf management / Racing venue operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Turf maintenance, machinery operation, herbicide application, irrigation management, turf renovation, physical labor, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Certificate III Sports and Turf Management, manual drivers licence, White card
Responsibilities
Mow tracks and grounds, apply turf nutrition and herbicides, manage irrigation systems, renovate turf, prepare racecourse for events, operate heavy plant and machinery, transport materials, monitor turf health, maintain safe work environment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC