• Career development opportunities, and a strong focus on safety and wellbeing.
• Permanent full time role working on a 9-day fortnightly RDO
• Band 3 starting salary $73,093 + Superannuation

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Casey Fields is an 88-hectare site in Cranbourne East developed by the City of Casey as the premier outdoor sports facility in Melbourne's south- east with its sporting ovals, playground and wide-open spaces. The major community facility is also home to a number of professional sporting clubs from different sporting codes including Melbourne Football Club (AFL) and Melbourne City Football Club (A-League).

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing initiatives
• Private health insurance discounts
• Paid Christmas shutdown leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help ensure playing surfaces are safe, visually appealing and meet the expectations of community users and elite sporting clubs.

What You’ll deliver 

• Maintenance of sports turf and playing surfaces to agreed standards
• Operation of turf maintenance equipment and machinery
• Irrigation, mowing, line marking and turf renovation activities
• Preparation of grounds for sporting events and community use
• Identification and reporting of turf, irrigation and asset issues
• Contribution to a safe, productive and collaborative team environment
• Safe application of turf approved products.

What You’ll Bring 

• Experience in sports turf, parks, horticulture or grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of turf management practices and maintenance techniques
• Ability to safely operate plant, equipment and machinery
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Relevant qualification in Turf Management, Horticulture or related field (desirable)
• Chem Cert
• White Card
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume.

For enquiries, contact Anthony Kennedy - Coordinator Casey Fields.

akennedy@casey.vic.gov.au

9709 9378

Applications close at 11:55pm on Monday 20 July 2026

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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