Expression of Interest - Grounds, Turf & Track Maintenance Opportunities

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Grounds, Turf & Track Maintenance Opportunities | Brisbane Racing Club

Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) is seeking expressions of interest from motivated, reliable and hardworking people to join our Tracks & Grounds team across Deagon, Doomben and Eagle Farm.

Whether you bring experience in turf management, landscaping or grounds maintenance, or have practical skills and a willingness to learn, this is an opportunity to work in a unique environment where no two days are the same.

About Brisbane Racing Club

Born from passion, built on history and focused on the future, Brisbane Racing Club is home to two of Queensland’s iconic metropolitan racecourses: Eagle Farm and Doomben.

Behind every great race day is a dedicated team working hard to ensure our tracks, grounds and facilities are safe, well maintained and presented to the highest standard.

Join us and play a hands-on role in making that happen.

Where are the opportunities?

We have opportunities available across Deagon, Doomben and Eagle Farm, with openings in two key areas:

Turf Surfaces Attendant

For experienced turf professionals passionate about turf management, track preparation and maintaining high-quality racing surfaces.

Tracks & Grounds Maintenance Attendant

For hands-on, practical people who enjoy outdoor work, groundskeeping, machinery and general maintenance.

With opportunities across all three venues, we’re keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience, practical skills and a strong work ethic who are interested in becoming part of our Tracks & Grounds team.

When submitting your expression of interest, please let us know your preferred role and location.

What could your day look like?

Depending on your role and experience, you could be involved in:

• Maintaining turf, gardens and grounds using ride-on mowers, brushcutters, tractors and other equipment.
• Preparing tracks and turf surfaces for training and race meetings.
• Assisting with track repairs, turfing, irrigation and renovation programs.
• Maintaining horse stalls, fencing, running rails and general venue facilities.
• Completing equipment checks and operating machinery safely.
• Supporting race day preparations, operations and pack-downs.
• Working alongside an experienced team to keep our venues looking their best.

What are we looking for?

For Turf Surfaces Attendant opportunities:

These positions are suited to experienced turf professionals with a strong understanding of turf management and surface preparation.

Essential requirements include:

• Certificate III in Turf Management or equivalent.
• Current C-class driver's licence.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Pesticide application licence.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the physical capability to perform the role safely.

For Tracks & Grounds Maintenance Attendant opportunities:

These positions are suited to people who enjoy outdoor work, practical tasks and being part of a team. Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, horticulture, maintenance or a similar environment is advantageous, but a proactive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.

You’ll need:

• A practical, hands-on approach and a strong work ethic.
• A commitment to teamwork, safety and quality.
• Physical fitness to undertake outdoor and manual duties.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays, including at least 24 Saturday race days per year.
• Relevant licences or tickets, such as ACDC, White Card or HR licence, are desirable but not essential for the general maintenance roles.

Why join BRC?

• Work somewhere different: Be part of the team behind Queensland’s iconic racing venues.
• Build practical skills: Gain experience across groundskeeping, turf, machinery and facilities maintenance.
• Be part of a great team: Work alongside people who take pride in what they do.
• Enjoy the benefits: Access discounted food and beverages, onsite parking and our Employee Assistance Program.
• Make an impact: Help create safe, high-quality tracks and grounds for racing, events and the wider community.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a team that keeps Brisbane’s racing venues at their best, we encourage you to register your interest.

Help us prepare the track, maintain the grounds and deliver exceptional race days.