Apprentice Greenkeeper / Sports Turf Management

About This Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated, hardworking individual to launch a rewarding career in Sports Turf Management. You will work alongside an experienced maintenance team to maintain high-quality turf and surrounding infrastructure, ensuring optimal presentation, safety, and playability.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and maintain specialised turf machinery and mowing equipment
• Assist with daily routine maintenance
• Assist with pest and disease management programs
• Perform general course and facility presentation duties (bunker maintenance, changing hole locations, edging)
• Complete studies toward a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Requirements

• Genuine passion for Golf or the sports turf industry
• Strong work ethic, reliability and willingness to work early mornings with some weekends expected
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow safety guidelines
• A current driver's licence or reliable transport is an advantage

Benefits

• Full-time employment throughout the traineeship with protected, paid training/TAFE release days and the possibility of full-time employment if the applicant completes the appropriate training
• Superannuation
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

Important Details

• Schedule: 5:30 am - 2:30 pm, with some weekends expected (5:00 am - 9:00 am)