Apprentice Sport Turf Management

Green by Nature; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Green by Nature is offering a four-year apprenticeship as an Apprentice Sports Turf Management at Cranbrook School in Sydney. You will learn to maintain and present high-quality sports fields under the guidance of experienced turf professionals while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification.

You don't need prior experience; you will earn while you learn, with opportunities to progress into leadership roles.

Formación

• No prior industry experience required.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a hands-on role.
• Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with diverse groups.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain high-quality sports turf surfaces, playing fields and spaces.
• Assist with irrigation system installation, operation and maintenance.
• Support soil management and plant nutrition practices.
• Assist turf renovation and construction activities as needed.
• Identify and manage weeds, pests and diseases.
• Operate turf equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and present sports fields for events and use.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work

Team player

Reliability

Willing to learn

Professional communication

Educación

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Descripción del empleo

Kick-start your career maintaining some of Sydney's finest sporting facilities.

Green by Nature is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Sports Turf Management to join our team at Cranbrook School, one of Australia's leading independent schools. Working alongside experienced Sports Turf professionals, you'll learn how to maintain and present high-quality sports fields, ovals and outdoor spaces while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification.

This four-year apprenticeship combines paid, hands-on training with formal study, giving you the skills, experience and qualifications to build a long-term career in the sports turf industry.

Why Join Us?

• Earn while you learn with a paid full-time apprenticeship
• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
• Work at the prestigious Cranbrook School campus in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
• Learn from experienced Sports Turf professionals and industry mentors
• Annual pay reviews as your skills and responsibilities grow
• Ongoing safety training and development opportunities
• Build a career pathway into roles such as Team Leader, Supervisor and Site Manager

What You'll Learn

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll gain practical experience in:

• Maintaining high-quality sports turf surfaces and playing fields
• Irrigation system installation, operation and maintenance
• Soil management and plant nutrition practices
• Turf renovation and construction techniques
• Weed, pest and disease identification and control
• Safe operation of commercial turf equipment and machinery
• Sports field presentation and preparation
• Workplace health and safety procedures

About You

You don't need previous industry experience to apply. What matters most is your attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.

You'll ideally be:

• Passionate about working outdoors
• Interested in sports, turf, horticulture or hands-on work
• Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Professional and able to interact with a wide range of people

You already have, or are willing to obtain:

• White Card
• Working With Children Check
• Driver's licence

About Green by Nature

At Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We care for some of Australia's most recognised educational, sporting, and community environments and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Our values of Accountability, Bravery and Care guide everything we do.