leading hands sports reserves

Join to apply for the Leading Hand Sports Reserves role at Ballarat City Council . Ballarat City Council provided pay range This range is provided by Ballarat City Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$74,293.44/yr - A$78,815.36/yr About The Role The Leading Hand Sports Reserves role supports the Supervisor Sports Grounds in maintaining Ballarat’s sports reserves and open spaces to a high standard. Responsibilities Supervising and assisting with turf and horticultural maintenance. Operating plant and equipment and ensuring safety compliance. Delivering excellent customer service. Preparing venues for events and completing documentation. Working collaboratively across teams to uphold Council’s service standards. About You You are an experienced professional with a strong background in sports turf management and open space maintenance. You hold a minimum Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (or have significant relevant experience) and bring practical expertise in leading teams, maintaining sports reserves, and managing irrigation systems. Your experience includes working within local government environments and applying Occupational Health and Safety procedures in line with legislation and Council policies. You have a sound understanding of environmental controls and hazardous substances, and you maintain a current Victorian Medium Rigid driver’s licence and current Victoria Driver's License. Your approach is safety‑focused, customer‑oriented, and committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes for the community. Key Selection Criteria A minimum Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or demonstrated relevant significant experience. Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote corporate values. Local Government experience that embraces the broad range of maintenance associated with Sports Reserves. Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor adherence to health and safety policies and procedures within a team environment. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for dealing with staff, contractors, community, and the preparation of quotes and business plans. Experience leading a team or crew in a Parks and Gardens or more specifically, Sports Turf Management environment. Current Victorian MR Driver’s License. Current Victorian Driver's License. Benefits Learning and development programs. Flexible work policies. Employee benefits program. MyWellbeing initiatives. To Apply To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 4 December 2025. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screen questions based on the selection criteria. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. Contact For any additional questions, please contact Supervisor Sports Grounds, Jeremy Collier on . Diversity and Inclusion At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at Child‑Safe Organisation We’re proud to be a child‑safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr