Sports Grounds Coordinator at Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Turf Management, Horticulture, Team Collaboration, Customer Experience, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Field Maintenance, Irrigation Management, Environmental Protection, Safety Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Innovative Thinking, Time Management, Relationship Building, Adaptability

Industry

Events Services

Description

Sports Grounds Coordinator Melbourne, VIC ABOUT US Melbourne Park is an iconic, multi-venue, world-renowned precinct that delivers hundreds of diverse sport, entertainment, and community events each year, including one of only four tennis Grand Slams in the world – the Australian Open. Melbourne Park includes Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park and CENTREPIECE. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Sports Field Coordinator to support the delivery, maintenance and continual improvement of Melbourne Park’s sports fields across the precinct. This role is central to ensuring that Melbourne Park has the world-class sports fields and facilities it needs to deliver outstanding outcomes that have a lasting impact. This role is responsible for assisting the Sports Field team, managing turf and horticultural operations, and delivering safe, high-quality playing surfaces in accordance with statutory requirements and training schedules. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain strong relationships with tenant clubs and training field users. Assisting in the upkeep of back-of-house (BOH) areas and ensuring the overall presentation of facilities meets required standards. Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders Ensure all of Melbourne Park’s fields meet the standards required for elite NRL, AFL and FFA. Ensure training fields comply with all statutory rules, regulations and scheduled requirements. Maintain Melbourne Park turf facilities and equipment safely and in excellent condition. Ensure all turf and horticulture practices comply with OH&S requirements. Stay up to date with Sports Field turf management industry developments. Safely manage and deliver turf & horticulture supplies. Ensure irrigation schedules run within non-event hours. Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and organisation of horticulture storage areas. Protect the environment and minimise adverse impacts. Apply skills and support work areas beyond sports fields when required. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE A passion for the finer details With a keen eye for detail, you bring creative and innovative thinking when setting a high performance and delivery standards. You love nothing more than seeing how each small detail adds up to make a huge impact on site presentation. You can balance competing demands like a pro You’re detail orientated and equally appreciate the importance of keeping your eye on the bigger picture. A fast pace, ‘lots of balls in the air’ kind of environment is one you thrive in - it’s your quick thinking, tenacious and innate solutions orientation spirit that keeps you on track. You can be an impactful team player You want to be a team player by collaborating with the wider team to produce the best results for the precinct. You have an ability to shift focus on short notice in this fast paced ever changing environment. You are keen to set high standards in all aspects of horticulture and sports turf practices. The Customer is at the Heart of Everything You Do You care deeply about the customer experience. Whether it is a client on the implementation of a game-changing venue upgrade, longer term visioning of a master plan design or a guest coming to see their favourite artist at one of our venues - you consider their experience at every aspect of your role. Prerequisites Diploma in Horticulture (Sports turf management) At least 5 years’ experience in the Sports Turf industry Advantageous but not essential: Certifications related to OH&S, turf management or environmental management. Demonstrated experience adopting or trialling new turf technologies or management practices. WHAT WE OFFER To deliver world-class events with world-class customer experiences – for every person, every event, every time – we believe in fostering working environments that support our staff to thrive both personally and professionally. If you want your next professional experience to help you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to unforgettable events on a 42-hectare precinct in the heart of Melbourne, apply now – we can’t wait to meet you! Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities Hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and home responsibilities Leadership coaching and development available for all team leaders Generous paid Family & Carers leave scheme, including a staggered return to work plan and check-in days Free 24/7 safety, wellbeing & medical support for employees and families through our holistic care platform, Sonder Staff discounts at onsite cafe Access to free event tickets through team member ticketing programs, Tickets 2 U and Mystery Guest Free onsite parking Ongoing cultural awareness and inclusion education APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday, 8th December 2025. You will receive an update on your application, whether you are successful or unsuccessful, via phone or email. Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to ensure everyone can apply for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the recruitment process and/or to perform the essential functions of this role, you can contact the team at peopleandculture@mopt.vic.gov.au. There will also be opportunities to discuss adjustments during the phone screen & interview process if shortlisted. Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes, but is not limited to, a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Melbourne Park may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result. Please note Melbourne Park operates a direct sourcing model, so we ask that agencies do not get in touch regarding this vacancy. Melbourne Park values the privacy of every individual's personal information and is committed to protecting personal information. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). For more information, please visit our careers page: www.mopt.com.au/careers/employment-opportunities/ For all enquiries regarding this role, contact careers@mopt.vic.gov.au. While we truly value your interest in our opportunities, please note that our recruiters may not be able to respond to individual LinkedIn messages.

Responsibilities

The Sports Grounds Coordinator will support the delivery, maintenance, and continual improvement of Melbourne Park’s sports fields. This role involves managing turf and horticultural operations to ensure safe, high-quality playing surfaces in compliance with statutory requirements.