Senior Turf Maintenance Officer
Position No. 374
Full-time
Band 4 - $75,555 - $79,122 (Includes allowances) per year, plus 12% statutory superannuation
About Us
At Wellington Shire Council, we take pride in maintaining high-quality parks and open spaces for our community to enjoy. We are dedicated to creating vibrant outdoor areas through exceptional teamwork, innovation, and efficient service delivery.
We are seeking a motivated Team Leader Turf Maintenance to lead our turf maintenance crew in delivering excellent park and open space management outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of turf maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes and team performance.
- Deliver scheduled turf mowing and maintenance works across parks and open spaces in line with the maintenance specifications.
- Plan, allocate, and monitor work programs to meet required targets and service levels.
- Operate, maintain, and conduct running repairs on turf maintenance vehicles, plant, and equipment.
- Monitor safety and ensure compliance with OH&S policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
- Coordinate resources and implement improved team efficiencies to achieve continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and members of the public to deliver excellent service.
- Provide accurate reporting on team activities, budget performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Selection Criteria
- Certificate IV in a turf management-related field or significant experience in turf and open space maintenance.
- Experience in operating and maintaining light mechanical plant and turf maintenance equipment.
- Manual handling skills and relevant certificates (e.g., Chemical Users, Traffic Management, Chainsaw Operations).
- Strong leadership and team management abilities to lead a small crew effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members, stakeholders, and the public.
- High level reliability and accountability.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a dedicated team making a real impact in the community’s parks and open spaces.
- Enjoy job security, growth opportunities, and professional development.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused environment.
- Contribute to creating vibrant, green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.
We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland
Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advert and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 7 June 2026.
