Apprentice Greenkeeper

Programmed; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Trade school attendance

Weekend and event overtime

Job summary

Programmed Turnpoint is offering a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Greenkeeper position at St Andrews Beach Golf Course on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. You will join a high-performance maintenance team and learn across all aspects of sports turf management.

Applicants should be self-motivated, reliable and punctual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. A current driver licence is advantageous, and there is full-time employment with above-award wages and trade school support.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, reliable and punctual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Applicants should be able to travel to the workplace independently.
• A current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Daily course setup, including changing hole locations and positioning tee markers.
• Safe operation of turf maintenance equipment (mowers, tractors).
• Application of chemicals and fertilisers per safe work practices.
• Bunker preparation and maintenance.
• Preparation of the course for tournaments and events.
• Golf course renovation and turf establishment practices.
• Irrigation and drainage installation, maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Job description

1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Greenkeeper – St Andrews Beach Golf Course

Programmed Turnpoint is one of Australia’s leading specialist providers of golf course construction and maintenance services. Established in 2002 and acquired by Programmed in 2012, the business brings more than two decades of industry experience and the strength, resources and career opportunities of the wider Programmed group. Its teams have constructed, grown-in or maintained more than 40 courses across Australia and the Pacific region, working with respected golf course architects, clubs and developers to deliver consistently high standards of presentation, playability, safety and environmental care.

Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, St Andrews Beach Golf Course is a highly regarded Tom Doak-designed links course renowned for its strategic layout, natural coastal setting, firm playing surfaces and challenging green complexes. Open to the public seven days a week, it has been recognised among Australia’s leading public-access courses, ranked No. 6 in Australia by Top 100 Golf Courses for the 2026 ranking year and, in 2025, entered the same publication’s world ranking at No. 89. Joining the course team offers an apprentice the opportunity to learn in a high-performance maintenance environment where attention to detail, consistent conditioning and an outstanding golfer experience are central to daily operations.

We are seeking a motivated apprentice who is eager to build a career in sports turf management, committed to learning and driven to continually improve. An interest in golf or sport would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working as part of the course maintenance team, you will help present the golf course and surrounds to the highest possible standard while developing practical skills across all aspects of sports turf management, including:

• Daily course setup, including changing hole locations and positioning tee markers.
• Safe operation of a wide range of turf maintenance equipment, including mowers and tractors.
• Application of chemicals and fertilisers in accordance with safe work practices.
• Bunker preparation and maintenance.
• Preparation of the course for tournaments and special events.
• Golf course renovation and turf establishment practices.
• Irrigation and drainage installation, maintenance and repairs.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Applicants must be able to travel to and from the workplace independently. A current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle would be advantageous.

• Full-time employment with above-award wages and applicable overtime penalty rates.
• Employer-funded trade school attendance during scheduled working hours.
• Rostered weekend work and occasional weekday overtime to support major events and course works.

Applications close Friday Oct-16th 2026

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.

1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Greenkeeper – St Andrews Beach Golf Course

Programmed Turnpoint is one of Australia’s leading specialist providers of golf course construction and maintenance services. Established in 2002 and acquired by Programmed in 2012, the business brings more than two decades of industry experience and the strength, resources and career opportunities of the wider Programmed group. Its teams have constructed, grown-in or maintained more than 40 courses across Australia and the Pacific region, working with respected golf course architects, clubs and developers to deliver consistently high standards of presentation, playability, safety and environmental care.

Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, St Andrews Beach Golf Course is a highly regarded Tom Doak-designed links course renowned for its strategic layout, natural coastal setting, firm playing surfaces and challenging green complexes. Open to the public seven days a week, it has been recognised among Australia’s leading public-access courses, ranked No. 6 in Australia by Top 100 Golf Courses for the 2026 ranking year and, in 2025, entered the same publication’s world ranking at No. 89. Joining the course team offers an apprentice the opportunity to learn in a high-performance maintenance environment where attention to detail, consistent conditioning and an outstanding golfer experience are central to daily operations.

We are seeking a motivated apprentice who is eager to build a career in sports turf management, committed to learning and driven to continually improve. An interest in golf or sport would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working as part of the course maintenance team, you will help present the golf course and surrounds to the highest possible standard while developing practical skills across all aspects of sports turf management, including:

• Daily course setup, including changing hole locations and positioning tee markers.
• Safe operation of a wide range of turf maintenance equipment, including mowers and tractors.
• Application of chemicals and fertilisers in accordance with safe work practices.
• Bunker preparation and maintenance.
• Preparation of the course for tournaments and special events.
• Golf course renovation and turf establishment practices.
• Irrigation and drainage installation, maintenance and repairs.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Applicants must be able to travel to and from the workplace independently. A current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle would be advantageous.

• Full-time employment with above-award wages and applicable overtime penalty rates.
• Employer-funded trade school attendance during scheduled working hours.
• Rostered weekend work and occasional weekday overtime to support major events and course works.

Applications close Friday Oct-16th 2026

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part‑time and job‑share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.