AddressHG Sports Turf is a market leader in the design, construction and maintenance of stadium and elite sports fields. HG Sports Turf has supplied its patented turf systems to many stadiums since 1998, including Optus Stadium, AAMI Park, Adelaide Oval, CommBank Stadium, HBF Park, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Accor Stadium, Eden Park and Sky Stadium.
Optus Stadium is a multi-award winning 60,000 capacity all-purpose stadium that hosts a range of national and international sporting events along with concerts and other non-sports entertainment. Key tenants in the venue are West Coast Eagles (AFL), Fremantle Dockers (AFL) and Perth Scorchers (Cricket) whilst the venue has also hosted Bledisloe Cup (Rugby), State of Origin (Rugby League) as well as International Soccer and Cricket events.
Based out of Optus Stadium, the successful candidates will be involved in the day-to-day maintenance and game day preparation of turf in the stadium and also the production of turf on the farm.
ResponsibilitiesJoin a team of successful turf managers, and undertake:
- Turf maintenance activities, including mowing, fertilising, spraying, irrigation, aeration and rolling
- Turf renovation activities, including seeding, dethatching and coring
- Turf preparation activities, including line marking, setup of sports equipment and presenting the turf
- Match day activities, including being on duty during events as required
- Field change over activities, including sports equipment and line marking
- Testing of the turf and the calibration of test equipment
- Cleaning and servicing of machinery, equipment and tools
- Maintaining clean and tidy office, workshop and storage areas
- Stocktake of materials and consumables
- Maintain a log of assets and consumables used
- Reporting as and when required
- Record of work health and safety activities and performance
- Record of environmental activities and performance
- Record of quality expected and achieved
- Seasonal works at the stadium and turf farm, including the movement of cricket trays, the production of turf and the replacement of turf
- Turf management qualification – Certificate III minimum
- Certified and experienced in the safe handling and application of chemicals and fertilisers
- Experienced in the maintenance and preparation of turf for sports
- Experience in producing turf for sports will be viewed favourably
- Driver's License and other licenses as required
- Preparedness to work flexible hours as required
- Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Joining a successful team of professional turf managers
- Working in one of Australia’s premier stadiums, which is recognised internationally
- Attractive Remuneration Package
- Laptop and Mobile Phone as required
- Use of company vehicle as required
- Leave entitlements
- Personal Development and Further Training opportunities
- Opportunity to attend industry events
- Sports Turf Association Membership
Please send your applications including cover letter and CV to Brendon Large – Arena Manager Optus Stadium - ******@hgturfgroup.com.au
