Grounds - Groundsperson at Venues NSW

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sports Turf Management, Greenkeeping, Playing Surface Preparation, Field Maintenance, Landscaped Area Upkeep, Event Preparation, Chemcert Spraying Licence

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Venues NSW is a commerically focused agency of the NSW Government, encompassing the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium as well as major sporting and cultural stadiums and precincts in Sydney, Olympic Park, Parramatta, Newcastle and Wollongong. The network of stadiums and entertainment centres host in excess of 5 million people a year at more than 500 events and is a key contributor to the economy. Venues NSW takes an intergrated approach to our stadia and entertainment centres by developing partnerships with sporting codes, the entertainment and event industry, audiences, local businesses, NSW Government agencies and community groups. Our network throughout NSW allows us to combine internal resources and harness a vast employee skillset all of which helps us deliver key projects and secure outstanding content. ABOUT THE ROLE Venues NSW was formed in December 2020 and is a commercially focused arm of the NSW Government. We collaborate closely with Destination NSW, major sporting codes and promoters to excite and entertain the people of NSW with a rich and varied calendar of major events. This role is based in Wollongong at the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centre. This role sits within our pivotal Grounds team, who are responsible for preparation, maintenance and upkeep of the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centre playing fields and the surrounding landscaped areas for sporting and other events. This role is an outstanding opportunity to combine your love for sport with your vocation. ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will assist the Grounds Supervisor and Venue Manager with the preparation and maintenance of the playing fields to meet all hirers expectations and guidelines. Ideal applicants for the role should be able to demonstrate the following criteria in their application: Qualifications in Sports Turf Management, Greenkeeping or related field At least 2 years’ experience in preparation of playing surfaces Current Chemcert Spraying Licence Please click here to view the role description. WHY WORK FOR US One of Australia’s biggest Venue Management agencies Career development opportunities and progression Work in two of Australia’s most premium entertainment venues A range of benefits associated with working with major sport and entertainment venues For any queries or requests for adjustments in relation to this role, please contact the Venues NSW HR Team at hradmin@venuesnsw.com Please note: Applicants must be Australia citizens or permanent residents to be considered and will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance check Venues NSW values social and cultural diversity and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and the principles of workplace gender equality and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to apply.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist the Grounds Supervisor and Venue Manager with preparing and maintaining the playing fields to meet all hirers' expectations and guidelines. This involves the preparation, maintenance, and upkeep of the WIN Sports and Entertainment Centre playing fields and surrounding landscaped areas for various events.