Permanent full-time vacancy working a 9 day fortnightLead the team responsible for maintenance and repairs to Council sportsgroundsHourly rate from $39.46 plus super, annual leave loading and other benefitsAre you someone who is…?A stickler for quality and appreciate an impeccable sportsgroundFocussed on the importance of workplace safetyAn effective communicator when interacting with others including members of the communityPrepared to contribute to, and lead a teamThen we would love to hear from you!About the vacancyLeading the team responsible for the maintenance of our sportsgrounds, the team carry out works to Council’s sportsgrounds and reserves ensuring the areas are prepared for sporting use. As the Field Leader, this position will supervise the work activities of the team with duties including operating ride on mowers, tractors, and using other turf detailing equipment. The team also undertake general horticultural and irrigation maintenance, and turf line marking.Field Leaders are expected to demonstrate the Field Services objectives of safety leadership, operational excellence, customer experience and people experience.About the City of Charles SturtThe City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures and each of them creates a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We champion unity in diversity and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together.The City of Charles Sturt is a place where everyone belongs, and our community and organisation means the world to us. When we say, "Means the World", we are recognising how important our place is for all.About youWe are seeking applications from candidates who have an MR truck licence, a Certificate 3 in Horticulture or Irrigation, experience in managing sportsgrounds, and be effective in leading others.The successful candidate will be a team player who has a strong customer service focus, and takes pride in delivering quality sportsground maintenance services to the community. The detailThe position is offered on a full-time permanent basis and is classified at the ME8 level, with an annual starting salary of $77,973 per annum plus superannuation.In addition to the base salary, we also offer:Guaranteed salary increases and employment security;Annual leave loading;9 day fortnight;Income protection and journey insurance cover;Uniform and PPE; andProfessional development opportunities.For further information about the vacancy, please view the attached position description and enquiries may be directed to Josh Hudson, Workgroup Leader – Sports Turf and Irrigation via 8408 1546.Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 9am Monday 22 July 2024.Position Description - Field Leader Sports Turf AUDBeverley5009
