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

Benefits

• 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
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• 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.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

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 - 9424 0691

Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 4 December 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer