1st Year Apprentice Greenkeeper

Sandgate Golf Club Inc; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandgate Golf Club Inc. in Shorncliffe, QLD, offers an apprenticeship for greenkeeping with hands-on training across golf course maintenance and presentation under the Course Superintendent.

You will build practical skills to pursue a career as a qualified Greenkeeper. The program includes a minimum three-year Certificate III in Parks and Gardens with off-the-job training at Grovely TAFE, starting with 38 hours per week and early-morning seasonal shifts.

Qualifications

• Senior school certificate or equivalent.
• Interest in developing a career in greenkeeping, horticulture or turf management.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a new role.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attitude.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors and undertake physical, hands-on work.
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance and presentation of the golf course.
• Learn to operate and safely maintain turf maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Assist with mowing and maintenance of greens, tees, fairways and surrounds.
• Develop skills in turf care, irrigation, weed management and general horticultural practices.
• Assist with planting, gardening and course improvement projects.
• Learn and follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work as part of the greenkeeping team to maintain a high standard of course presentation.

Skills

Interest in greenkeeping

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Team player

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Education

Senior school certificate

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Job description

Your apprenticeship will provide hands-on training and experience across all aspects of golf course maintenance and presentation. Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will work alongside an experienced team while developing the practical skills and knowledge required to build a career as a qualified Greenkeeper.

You will commence a minimum three-year Certificate III in Parks and Gardens apprenticeship, with off-the-job training at Grovely TAFE.

Key responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and presentation of the golf course

Learn to operate and safely maintain turf maintenance machinery and equipment

Assist with mowing and maintenance of greens, tees, fairways and surrounds

Develop skills in turf care, irrigation, weed management and general horticultural practices

Assist with planting, gardening and course improvement projects

Learn and follow workplace health and safety procedures

Work as part of the greenkeeping team to maintain a high standard of course presentation

About you

Senior school certificate or evidence of post-school study/traineeship

A genuine interest in developing a career in greenkeeping, horticulture or turf management

A desire to learn and grow in a new role

Strong work ethic and reliable attitude

Ability to work well as part of a team

Willingness to work outdoors and undertake physical, hands-on work

Good attention to detail and pride in your work

Ability to follow instructions and work safely

TAFE Requirements

As part of the apprenticeship enrolment process, you will be invited to complete a Skills Check through TAFE Queensland. The recommended benchmark levels for this course are Level 3 in English, Level 3 in Maths and Level 2 in Digital Technology. Completion of the Skills Check is required prior to commencing the TAFE component of the apprenticeship.

What we offer

A nationally recognised qualification while you earn an income

Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced greenkeepers

Practical experience across all areas of golf course maintenance

A supportive team environment

The opportunity to develop a long-term career in the turf and horticulture industry

Uniform/PPE

Potential ongoing employment

Location: Sandgate Golf Club, Shorncliffe, QLD

Hours: 38 hours per week

Typical start time: Early morning starts, seasonal