Groundsperson Sportsfield Maintenance

Salary $60,495.24 to $70,156.32 p/a + super 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight Help maintain and enhance the presentation of our urban environments About Ku-ring-gai Council Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments. About the role Ku-ring-gai is home to a variety of well-maintained sportsfields that cater to the diverse recreational needs of the community. From soccer and rugby to cricket, these sportsfields provide a space for both competitive sports and casual play. Council is committed to ensuring these facilities are in peak condition, offering a safe and enjoyable environment for all users. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Undertake maintenance of sportsfields, gardens and adjacent areas Turf maintenance, pest and disease control including weed control Tree pruning and removal of trees and shrubs Litter pick up, mulching, pruning, weeding and fertilising Liaising with Team Leader to sustain and improve service delivery Qualifications, skills & experience: First Aid Certificate (or willing to undertake training) Chemsmart/Smarttrain (or willing to undertake training) WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) (or willing to undertake training) MR Licence (or willing to obtain) Experience in horticultural or turf maintenance Experience in line marking sportsfields 38 hour working week/ 9 day fortnight Access to Fitness Passport Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional) Free confidential Employee Assistance Program Supportive team environment Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here . Attach your resume and address the three compulsory questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. Recommendation: prepare your answers to the compulsory questions on a word document first. Like to know more? Contact Scott Anderson - Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 4 December 2025 Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer Hear From Our Employees What skills and attributes do you think successful Ku-ring-gai employees share? You need to be a community focussed person, someone who is people-oriented. If you’re willing to learn and develop different skills, then you actually learn a lot about what you’re interested in – Lily Giles, Youth Services Officer What do you find the most enjoyable about your role? I find the inter-related issues we get at Ku-ring-gai really interesting; environmental, ecological, heritage. And I love the fact that you’re learning new things every day with the decisions that are made. It’s a changing field and the legal interpretations are complex; I find that so exciting – Amy Ayling, Team Leader Development Assessment What would you say to someone considering a career in Ku-ring-gai libraries? I think councils and public libraries are quite often seen as very old fashioned and stuck in their ways. But that couldn’t be further from the truth – it’s such a dynamic place If you get a kick out of making a difference in someone’s life, then council is a great place to work. And working in councils could suit anyone because there’s just so many different types of work, so I’d totally recommend it – Michelle Swan-Beardmore, Manager Library Services. Learn more about our employees' experiences and gain valuable insights into the work we do at Ku-ring-gai Council Personal Details * Required field First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions What motivated you to apply for this position? * Please outline your qualifications related to this position. * Please address the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description. Alternatively you can complete your response in a Word document and attach in the documents section of this application form. * #J-18808-Ljbffr