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Golf and Turf Maintenance Officer
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Job Description
Job no: 4+3341
Work type: Full Time
Location: Frankston
Categories: Technical
Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!
About the position
Council’s Operations Department are seeking a dedicated individual to join the team as a Golf and Turf Maintenance Officer. The position will be responsible for maintaining sporting reserves and assisting in the maintenance of turf at golf courses.
The main responsibilities will include:
Supporting the maintenance of Jubilee Park sporting reserves through application of turf management, horticulture and renovation practices and the utilisation of turf specific plant and equipment; and
Assisting the Turf Management team to undertake turf maintenance tasks high profile sporting reserves and Centenary Park Golf Course.
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, but who can also take the initiative to work autonomously as needed from time to time. Additionally, you will bring to the role;
Experience maintaining turf in sporting reserves (in particular turf wickets), parks, recreation areas or golf courses
Ability to use a variety of horticulture and turf management tools, plant and mechanical equipment
Strong safe work practices
A current Victorian Driver Licence
Experience in the application of fertiliser, herbicide, fungicide and insecticide in addition to a Medium Rigid Truck Licence (manual transmission) and Front-End Loader / Tractor Licence will be well regarded.
Benefits of working at Frankston City Council
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:
Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
Access to professional and career development opportunities
Purchased leave
Paid Parental leave
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance program
Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.
This position is a Band 2A currently remunerated at $66,8+6.84 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Sally Benwell via email at [email protected].
The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.
Culture at Frankston City Council
Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.
Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.
Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.
Pre-Employment Information
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.
Advertised: 24 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Work type: Full Time
Location: Frankston
Categories: Technical
Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!
About the position
Council’s Operations Department are seeking a dedicated individual to join the team as a Golf and Turf Maintenance Officer. The position will be responsible for maintaining sporting reserves and assisting in the maintenance of turf at golf courses.
The main responsibilities will include:
Supporting the maintenance of Jubilee Park sporting reserves through application of turf management, horticulture and renovation practices and the utilisation of turf specific plant and equipment; and
Assisting the Turf Management team to undertake turf maintenance tasks high profile sporting reserves and Centenary Park Golf Course.
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, but who can also take the initiative to work autonomously as needed from time to time. Additionally, you will bring to the role;
Experience maintaining turf in sporting reserves (in particular turf wickets), parks, recreation areas or golf courses
Ability to use a variety of horticulture and turf management tools, plant and mechanical equipment
Strong safe work practices
A current Victorian Driver Licence
Experience in the application of fertiliser, herbicide, fungicide and insecticide in addition to a Medium Rigid Truck Licence (manual transmission) and Front-End Loader / Tractor Licence will be well regarded.
Benefits of working at Frankston City Council
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:
Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
Access to professional and career development opportunities
Purchased leave
Paid Parental leave
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance program
Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.
This position is a Band 2A currently remunerated at $66,8+6.84 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Sally Benwell via email at [email protected].
The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.
Culture at Frankston City Council
Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.
Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.
Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.
Pre-Employment Information
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.
Advertised: 24 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
