Sportsfield Assistant

Weekly Hours: 38
Weekly Rate: $$1,151.86 - $1,255.52 (plus allowances and superannuation) 

The full position description can be found HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Job/Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience in open space maintenance or landscape construction, with an interest in Sportsfield maintenance and improvement. In this role you will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and improvement of sporting facilities/fields and other public open spaces including:

• Mowing, trimming, fertilising and weed control
• Line marking
• Preparation of cricket wickets
• General cleanliness of sportsgrounds
• Install and maintain irrigation and drainage systems
• Install and maintain park furniture, sport equipment, fences, and pathways
• Lawn and garden maintenance
• Other general labour duties

What can we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and variable hours.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives  

So, what do you need?

To be successful in these positions you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in either open space maintenance (including use of small plant or tractor with implements) or landscape construction.
• Current Class C driver’s licence
• NSW General Construction Induction Card

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Sport and Recreation Coordinator, Ben Keegan on 6393 8535.

If you are interested, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

Applications close: Tuesday 8 September 2026

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.