• Join an organisation with great development opportunities
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in a varied role
• Fast paced, urban park environment

About the role

The successful candidate will report to the Grand Prix and Sports Manager and provide on ground works in sports turf and irrigation management. You will be expected to be competent in basic turf management practices and be ready to cross over office admin and on ground works.

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government acting in accordance with the Parks Victoria Act 2018. Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria's landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria's coastline. Victoria's parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species. Parks Victoria's estate attracts more than 100 million visits every year and we are committed to providing accessible, enjoyable, diverse programs and destinations while protecting and enhancing environmental and cultural values.

 We're looking for someone with:

• Relevant qualifications and skills for the on-ground management of the Parks Victoria estate, such as certificate or Diploma in Turf Management and/or Natural Resource Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar field.
• Demonstrated practical skills and experience in the maintenance and operation of large broad acre maintenance machinery, small equipment and tools for turf maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering routine and moderately complex on-ground services and projects under general supervision and as part of a team to achieve agreed outcomes.
• A current Victorian driver's license, Medium Rigid endorsement is advantageous.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday 19th of April 2026

Sound like you?

If you would like further information or a confidential discussion about the role, call Lorraine Hartley on (03) 8427 2964

To apply for the role, complete an application thru the portal

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.