Apprentice Greenkeeper - 1st or 2nd Year

Wests Group Macarthur; Camden; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Golf Club Camden in NSW is seeking an Apprentice Greenkeeper (1st or 2nd year) to learn hands-on turf management. You will earn while you learn, work with modern turf equipment and study for a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management on the job.

You’ll gain practical skills across turf care, course presentation, landscaping, and machinery operation, while contributing to an award-winning golf course and building a foundation for a long-term career in sports turf and golf course

Qualifications

• Interest in building a career in sports turf management.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and teamwork.
• Comfort outdoors in varying weather and early mornings.
• Good attention to detail, communication and organisation.
• Proactive safety mindset and willingness to follow instructions.
• Physical capacity for hands-on outdoor work.
• Driver's licence and reliable transport to attend work.
• Interest in golf is welcome, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain greens, tees, surrounds, bunkers, fairways, rough and out-of-play areas.
• Support course set-up, renovations and day-to-day presentation.
• Assist with landscaping, planting and garden maintenance around the course and facilities.
• Safely operate and maintain turf, garden and course machinery.
• Learn the safe application of fertilisers and pesticides under supervision.
• Follow workplace health and safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Curious

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Safety-conscious

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Job description

Apprentice Greenkeeper - 1st or 2nd Year

Wests Group Macarthur - Gledswood Hills NSW

Join the team at Lakeside Golf Club Camden and learn what it takes to present and maintain an award-winning golf course. This is a hands-on career opportunity where no two days are the same. You will build practical skills, work with modern turf equipment and complete a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management while earning and learning on the job.

Why join our team

• Earn while you learn and work towards a nationally recognised trade qualification
• Develop practical skills across turf care, course presentation, landscaping and machinery operation
• Learn from an experienced and supportive greenkeeping team
• Work outdoors in a unique environment across a beautifully maintained par 72 golf course
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in sports turf, horticulture or golf course management

What you will learn and do

• Maintain greens, tees, surrounds, bunkers, fairways, rough and out-of-play areas
• Support course set-up, renovations and day-to-day presentation
• Assist with landscaping, planting and garden maintenance around the course and club facilities
• Safely operate and maintain turf, garden and course machinery
• Learn the safe application of fertilisers and pesticides under appropriate supervision
• Follow workplace health and safety and environmental management practices
• Attend formal training and complete the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

About you
You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who is curious, reliable and ready to learn. You will ideally bring:

• A genuine interest in building a career in sports turf management
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions and starting early in the morning
• Good attention to detail, communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to safety and following instructions
• The physical capacity to undertake hands-on outdoor work
• A drivers licence and reliable transport to attend work and training
• An interest in golf is welcome, but not essential

A welcoming and inclusive workplace
Wests Group Macarthur is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace. Women are encouraged to apply.