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In Australia, a full time Groundsperson generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this industry has increased in recent years. There are currently 20,200 people employed as a Groundsperson in Australia compared to 15,400 five years ago. Groundspeople may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities where sporting facilities are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as a Groundsperson, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management. You’ll learn to establish and maintain playing surfaces and study topics including plant nutrition, weed control, plant pests and diseases and irrigation systems. You could also further your studies with a Diploma of Sports Turf Management.
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Groundsperson careers
A Groundsperson maintains sporting fields in a range of facilities. You’ll look after grassed or turfed surfaces with a range of tasks including mowing, irrigating, weed control and aeration. Groundspeople also prepare line markings on fields and may install other sporting fixtures such as nets or goal posts. You may have to repair damage to fields after sporting events or tend to any issues such as pests or diseases.
Groundspeople should enjoy working outdoors and be willing to work in a range of weather conditions. It's important that you can be part of a team and communicate well with colleagues. A Groundsperson should be physically fit and able to perform manual labour tasks.
