Grounds - Groundsperson at Venues NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sports Turf Management, Greenkeeping, Wicket Preparation, Playing Surface Maintenance, Chemical Spraying

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 The Groundsperson role sits within our pivotal Grounds team, who are responsible for preparation, maintenance and upkeep of the Accor Stadium and CommBank Stadium's 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 Curator and Grounds Team 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 Experience in wicket preparation and maintenance 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 Career development opportunities and progression Other benefits associated with working with major sport and entertainment venues Team orientated culture 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

Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and upkeep of playing fields and surrounding landscaped areas at Accor Stadium and CommBank Stadium. The role ensures surfaces meet the expectations and guidelines of various hirers for sporting and cultural events.