Apprentice Sports Turf Management

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council offers an Apprentice in Sports Turf Management in Rockhampton. Over a 36 month, fixed term full time traineeship you will gain a national Certificate III while learning on-the-job alongside experienced professionals maintaining top sporting facilities.

You’ll assist with mowing, turf renovation, watering, fertilising and operation of specialised equipment, developing practical skills and hands-on experience in the horticulture and greenkeeping sectors.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Sports Turf Management and a desire to build a career in the industry.
• Team player with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.
• Eager to learn and committed to completing formal training requirements.
• Passionate about contributing to the upkeep and improvement of the region's sports fields.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to follow instructions while showing initiative.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and turf maintenance to high standards.
• Turf renovation, watering and fertilising activities.
• Operation of specialised turf equipment and tools.
• Assist with presentation of high-quality playing surfaces.
• Follow safe work procedures and learn industry best practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Job description

Earn While You Learn

• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
• Location – Rockhampton

Kick-start your career in the sports turf industry with Rockhampton Regional Council as an Apprentice in Sports Turf Management. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while learning from experienced professionals responsible for maintaining some of the region’s premier sporting and recreational facilities.

Over the 36 month, Fixed Term Full Time apprenticeship you will receive structured on-the-job training and formal study working towards your Certificate III in Sports Turf Management while developing practical skills in sports turf maintenance, irrigation systems, landscaping, and the presentation of high-quality playing surfaces. You’ll assist with a variety of tasks including mowing, turf renovation, watering, fertilising, and the operation of specialised equipment, all while learning industry best practices and safe work procedures.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining open spaces, and is eager to build a long-term career in the horticulture, greenkeeping, or sports turf industry. As part of a supportive team environment, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, contribute to community sporting facilities, and grow your knowledge through hands‑on experience and ongoing mentoring.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• A genuine interest in Sports Turf Management and a desire to build a career in the industry.
• A team player with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.
• Eager to learn and committed to completing formal training requirements.
• Passionate about contributing to the upkeep and improvement of the region’s sports fields.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to follow instructions while showing initiative.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be

• Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
• Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
• Current C Class Driver Licence (minimum P1 Provisional) - manual licence preferred.
• Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):

• Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
• People with disability
• Long‑term unemployed job seekers
• Displaced workers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Women re‑entering the workforce
• Mature‑age job seekers (45 years or older)
• Veterans and ex‑ADF personnel and their families
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Applications Close: Monday 9 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)