Apprentice Greenkeeper (1st or 2nd Year) – Wynnum Golf Club Inc

Golf Recruitment Central; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynnum Golf Club in Brisbane’s Bayside is seeking a motivated 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Greenkeeper to join the course maintenance team. You will gain practical experience, learn from qualified greenkeepers, and work outdoors across greens, fairways, and presentation tasks.

The role offers hands-on training, includes completing TAFE studies, and supports your apprenticeship path in turf management with an immediate start option.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willing to learn and be trained.
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship and TAFE studies.
• Position is a full-time apprenticeship with potential for part-time arrangement for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain greens, tees, fairways and other playing surfaces.
• Mow, turf care and course presentation duties.
• Assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
• Landscaping and garden maintenance tasks.
• Learn to operate and care for turf machinery and equipment.

Skills

Greenkeeping interest

Turf management

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Apprenticeship commitment

TAFE studies

Education

TAFE studies

Job description

Enjoy working outdoors?

Start or continue your career in turf management with Wynnum Golf Club.

We’re looking for a motivated 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Greenkeeper to join our friendly course maintenance team. Whether you’re starting out or have already begun your apprenticeship, you’ll gain practical experience and learn from qualified greenkeepers in a supportive environment.

Established in 1922, Wynnum Golf Club is home to an 18-hole golf course, practice facilities and a busy clubhouse in Brisbane’s Bayside.

About the Role

Working alongside our experienced team, you’ll help maintain and present the course while learning the skills needed for a career in greenkeeping and sports turf management.

Your work and training will include:

• Maintaining greens, tees, fairways and other playing surfaces
• Mowing, turf care and general course presentation
• Assisting with irrigation maintenance and repairs
• Landscaping and garden maintenance
• Learning to safely operate and care for turf machinery and equipment
• Completing the TAFE studies required for your apprenticeship

This is a full-time apprenticeship, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate. An immediate start is available.

About You

You don’t need previous experience to get started—we’re looking for someone with a willingness to learn, a reliable approach and pride in their work.

You’ll bring:

• An interest in greenkeeping, turf management or outdoor work
• Enthusiasm for practical, hands-on tasks
• A willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team
• A commitment to completing your apprenticeship and TAFE studies

Previous gardening, landscaping or turf experience is welcome but not essential. If you’re already a first or second-year apprentice, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification
• Hands-on training and guidance from experienced, qualified greenkeepers
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Practical experience across all aspects of golf course maintenance
• Wages paid in accordance with the Registered & Licensed Clubs Award