Golf and Turf Maintenance Officer (Frankston)

**Job no**: 493341 **Work type**: Full Time **Location**: Frankston **Categories**: Technical

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

**About the position**

Council’s Operations Department are seeking a dedicated individual to join the team as a Golf and Turf Maintenance Officer. The position will be responsible for maintaining sporting reserves and assisting in the maintenance of turf at golf courses.

The main responsibilities will include:

- Assisting the Turf Management team to undertake turf maintenance tasks high profile sporting reserves and Centenary Park Golf Course.

**About you**

We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, but who can also take the initiative to work autonomously as needed from time to time. Additionally, you will bring to the role;
- Experience maintaining turf in sporting reserves (in particular turf wickets), parks, recreation areas or golf courses
- Ability to use a variety of horticulture and turf management tools, plant and mechanical equipment
- Strong protected work practices
- A current Victorian Driver Licence

**Benefits of working at Frankston City Council**

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

- Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 2A currently remunerated at $66,896.84 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

**Culture at Frankston City Council**

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you_. _

**Pre-Employment Information**

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

**Advertised**: 24 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time **Applications close**: 23 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmn85