Apprentice: Sports Turf Management — Paid Training & Growth

Green by Nature; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Safety training programs

On-the-job training with mentors

Job summary

Green by Nature in Melbourne is offering an Apprentice - Sports Turf Management. This four-year program provides paid hands-on training under expert mentors to gain a nationally recognised trade qualification and practical turf-care skills.

You will learn to manage pest and weed control, irrigation, soil improvement, and safe operation of turf equipment, with progression toward team leadership roles. A White Card and Working with Children Check are preferred; Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willing to learn.
• Australian citizenship may be required for schooling components of the apprenticeship.
• White Card and Working with Children Check may be required; driving licence viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply chemicals for pest, weed and disease control with proper storage and transport.
• Install and maintain drainage and pressurised irrigation systems; operate and upkeep equipment.
• Operate various machinery and equipment used for maintenance tasks.
• Improve soil quality for gardens and turf; promote healthy plant nutrition and growth.
• Control weeds, pests, diseases, and disorders affecting turf areas; renovate and construct sports turf facilities.
• Follow safety protocols and equipment operation.

Skills

Hard worker

Motivated to learn

Mature & professional

Job description

Green by Nature in Melbourne is offering an Apprentice - Sports Turf Management. This four-year program provides paid hands-on training under expert mentors to gain a nationally recognised trade qualification and practical turf-care skills.

You will learn to manage pest and weed control, irrigation, soil improvement, and safe operation of turf equipment, with progression toward team leadership roles. A White Card and Working with Children Check are preferred; Australian citizenship is required.