Advertised Positions

• Permanent Full-Time position
• Salary from $66,824.21 + Super + Overtime
• Notting Hill location
• Applications Close: Sunday 5 October 2025

About Us

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

A vacancy exists for a motivated person to work in the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Sports Turf & Assets team as a Turf Wicket and Sportsground Curator.

About the Position:

• We have an opportunity for a talented sports turf professional to join our team
• Prepare match wickets, outfield and practice facilities for Premier Cricket, Sub District & Local turf cricket competitions
• Assist in the preparation of high level sportsfields for AFL, Rugby & NPL soccer
• Scheduled maintenance of sports fields including wicket renovation and preparation, maintenance of sports fields and seasonal change over activities
• Opportunity to provide feedback and insights on sports field condition and management options

About you:

• Formal qualification at Certificate 3 level in Horticulture /Turf management or relevant experience and skills will be considered.
• Experience in Turf management, preferably on turf wickets but not essential, and an ability to give direction, as well as work autonomously
• Experience in the practices and processes involved in the annual planning and delivery of turf wicket and sports field cultural/nutrition programs
• Ability to identify, prevent and rectify nutritional/soil deficiencies as well as seasonal pest, weed and fungal problems as they occur
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A pleasant demeanor and able to build successful relationships in a small yet energetic team environment

Requirement of the position:

• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Medium Rigid Truck Licence
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. Applications close Sunday 5 October 2025. Shortlisting and interviewing will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact David Phillips on 0477 472 668 or at david.phillips@monash.vic.gov.au.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Talent@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.