Careers at TAFE NSW

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Technical Officer of Sports Turf & Parks & Gardens

Location: Ryde

Permanent Full Time

$93,813 – $103,551 salary package - includes base salary ($82,653 - $91,233), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Technical Officer of Sports Turf & Parks & Gardens you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of education services through the maintenance of delivery locations and equipment, preparation and distribution of teaching resources and other related support and administrative functions.

This is a permanent full-time position based at TAFE NSW Ryde Campus. Your duties will encompass the maintenance of various sports surfaces, including a bowling green, two golf greens, fairway and cricket wickets ensuring they meet the specific standards of maintenance. This involves:

• Using plant and equipment for precision cutting of sports turf surfaces
• Monitoring and implementation of pest disease and weed control programs to meet specific turfgrass and site requirements
• Monitoring of sports turf areas and scheduling of irrigation to maintain playing surfaces to industry standards
• Irrigation system maintenance and repairs 
• Compliance with relevant legislation in chemical selection application and recordkeeping
• Supporting the delivery team where preparation of turf areas is required for teacher directed class activities. 

About you 

You are a self-motivated starter, with current industry experience and knowledge, effective communication skills and an eye for detail.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, Parks & Gardens or a horticulture related discipline or have equivalent skills, knowledge and experience appropriate to the role.
• Hold a current Chemical application ticket AQF3 level or above.
• Have demonstrated technical knowledge and experience of use, care and maintenance of tools, equipment, materials and techniques used in sports turf management.
• Have a proven ability to create, modify or adapt equipment or other resources to meet requirements.
• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: What motivates you to deliver high-quality results in the workplace? Please share an example of a time when this motivation positively influenced your performance or helped you achieve a successful outcome.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Thursday 8 October 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Paul Thompson, Head Teacher, via email at Paul.Thompson53@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0407 207 672.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.