The Groundsperson plays a key role in preparing and maintaining elite playing surfaces at Suncorp Stadium, supporting a high-performance environment for major sporting events and concerts. Working as part of small team, this role contributes to delivering world-class turf and presentation standards across the stadium, including surrounding plazas, lawns and landscaped areas.

Key Tasks

• Assist in the preparation of the fields of play for international and national events.

• Carry out improvements and minor repairs to the venue, fields of play, grounds and surrounds in accordance with instructions.

• Mow the fields of play and other grassed areas to meet agreed standards.

• Apply herbicides, fungicides and insecticides and pesticides in accordance with product labels and safety data sheets.

• Maintain watering regimes under instruction.

• Operate, maintain and carry out minor repairs to small plant and equipment to ensure compliance with prescribed safety standards.

• Service turf and garden equipment and machinery and maintain service records.

• Contribute to team function during events so procedures are adhered to and a high level of customer service is attained.

• Any other duties Stadiums Queensland assigns you, having regard to your skills, training and experience.

• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with SQ’s policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of workplace health and safety, security management, equal employment opportunity, workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination.

About You

• Experience in Greenkeeping, Horticulture or turf preparation and practices.

• Recognised competency gained through approved training (e.g Certificate III Horticulture or Greenkeeping)/ or relevant industry experience.

• Basic written skills

• Ability to communicate and apply customer service skills.

• Ability to work as a member of a team.

• Knowledge of turf management and preparation of fields of play

• Knowledge of chemicals and fertilisers and their use in maintaining turf and gardens.

• High work ethic, commitment to professional presentation, flexibility in the workplace and ethical practice.

If this position or working at SQ has intrigued you and you're driven to join us on our journey, apply now via the Stadiums Queensland Careers page

At SQ, we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experience to apply. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, enabling all staff to feel valued and thrive in a rewarding team and culture. So you can shine through this recruitment process, please let us know if you required any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies.

Applications Close Tuesday, 28 April 2026

About the venue

Suncorp Stadium provides Queenslanders with a 52,500 plus seat capacity, state-of-the art, stadium able to accommodate a range of sporting and entertainment events including: Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Concerts and Extreme Sports

Top five reasons for wanting to join the SQ Team…

• Innovative & Fun – with a calendar of world-class events and sporting fixtures, why wouldn’t you want to be a part of something big, and also provide local communities with an awesome customer-centric experience.

• Achievement & Challenge – if you thrive on challenge and recognition, SQ may be perfect for you. This is an organisation where employees contribute to make a difference and receive recognition for their professionalism and results.

• Learning and Development – SQ wants to develop future leaders and specialists in their fields. SQ offers exciting career opportunities at some of the best facilities in the world. 

• Teamwork – we are supportive, enthusiastic, and passionate – One team, One dream, One SQ enabling us to deliver world-class experiences and celebrate the successes

• World Class Venues – If you have ever attended one of our venues, you’ll already know, our venues are both historic and iconic, and create a stage for memorable sporting and entertainment events delivered with the highest level of environmental sustainability and social governance.

With some of the most entertaining products and services on offer, it is no wonder people want to join the Stadiums Queensland team!