Coordinator Sportsgrounds

• Oversee the delivery of safe, sustainable sportsground assets across the municipality
• Permanent full time, Narre Warren, Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Band 6 salary range $99,920 - $108,913 + Super, Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks

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.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we offer more than just a job, we offer a workplace where you can thrive.

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, compressed hours and RDOs
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program and 24/7 confidential counselling
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Family‑friendly benefits, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• Paid Christmas shutdown leave
• Modern, purpose‑built facilities at VIBE (Casey Works Centre) supporting the Open Space & City Greening unit
• Free parking, coffee, wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym memberships
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

VIBE (Casey Works Centre) is home to the Open Space & City Greening business unit and offers modern, smart, and functional workspaces which support the service and operational needs of the Infrastructure & Open Space Department.

About the Role

As Coordinator Sportsgrounds, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the delivery, renewal and enhancement of Casey’s sportsgrounds, recreation reserves and active open space infrastructure.

You will lead and oversee maintenance programs, capital works and contracts to ensure high‑quality, safe and sustainable playing surfaces across either the North or South of the municipality. Working closely with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders, you’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to industry best practice supporting vibrant, inclusive and safe recreation opportunities for the community.

This role combines strategic oversight, operational delivery and people leadership, contributing to long‑term asset planning while maintaining a strong customer and community focus.

What You’ll deliver

• Lead the maintenance, renewal and development of sportsgrounds, recreation reserves and active open space infrastructure.
• Oversee contracts, contractors and staff, monitoring performance, expenditure and outcomes using corporate systems.
• Develop, review and implement maintenance specifications, processes and systems for sports fields and capital works.
• Deliver capital works and renewal projects on time, on budget and to agreed standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• Contribute to strategic plans, masterplans, operational plans and asset renewal programs.
• Ensure compliance with OHS, risk management and legislative requirements, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Respond positively and professionally to customer, stakeholder and community enquiries.

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma of Turf Management (AQF Level 5) or similar qualification (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of contemporary turf management practices
• Proven experience delivering capital works and renewal projects within an active open space or sportsground environment
• Ability to lead people, manage contractors and oversee complex operational programs
• Strong organisational, budgeting and project management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative leadership style aligned to Casey’s values of Dream Big, Empower Each Other and Make Our Community Proud
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Medical Functional Test.

Please visit our careers page at Careers at Casey to view a detailed position description.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about leading high‑quality sportsground outcomes and making a genuine impact on community spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume. No need to address selection criteria.

For enquiries, contact Daniel Schwarze - Team Leader Sportsgrounds and Open Space dschwarze@casey.vic.gov.au or 9792 7197

Applications close at 11:55pm on Thursday 30 April 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 2024 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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