Apprentice Horticulturist

The Victoria Golf Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Onsite parking

Ongoing education support

Job summary

The Victoria Golf Club is seeking an Apprentice Horticulturist to maintain and improve landscaped areas and native vegetation on Melbourne’s Sandbelt. You will assist with golf course maintenance and greenkeeping, working with the course maintenance team to keep the course presentation to the highest standards.

Successful applicants show interest in horticulture, are reliable, and prepared to obtain formal qualifications through TAFE.

Qualifications

• Interest in horticulture and turf management.
• Willingness to pursue formal qualifications through TAFE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance landscaped areas and native vegetation.
• Assist with general golf course maintenance and greenkeeping duties as required.
• Work closely with the course maintenance team to uphold high presentation standards.

Skills

Interest in horticulture/turf

Weekend availability

Team player

Education

TAFE horticulture qualification path

Job description

The Victoria Golf Club, one of the premier clubs in Australia and located on Melbourne’s famed Sandbelt has an exciting opportunity available within the club’s course maintenance team as an Apprentice Horticulturist.

The primary focus of the role is the maintenance and enhancement of the club’s landscaped areas, and native vegetation. The successful applicant will also be required to assist with general golf course maintenance and greenkeeping duties as required, working closely with the course maintenance team to ensure the presentation of the club remains of the highest standard.

The Victoria Golf Club invites people interested in pursuing a career in Horticulture to apply for the above position. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic, reliable, able to work occasional weekend shifts and be prepared to obtain formal qualifications through TAFE. Applicants should have an interest in horticulture/turf management, an understanding of golf is an advantage.

The Victoria Golf Club is committed to maintaining and enhancing the unique landscape of Melbourne’s renowned Sandbelt. This role provides the opportunity to work across high-quality ornamental gardens, significant native vegetation areas, and one of Australia's premier golf courses, contributing to the ongoing presentation and environmental sustainability of the property.

This position is full time with meals, onsite parking, and a commitment to your ongoing education provided. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person who can work in a team environment.

Trainee wages apply for this position.