Apprentice Turf Tradesperson 1st Year

RACV Limited; Cape Schanck; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National qualification support

On-the-job training

Hands-on golf course experience

Great RACV employee benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

RACV Cape Schanck Resort on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is offering an exciting 1st Year Apprentice Turf Tradesperson role in the Golf Course team. You will learn to maintain our golf course, grounds and surrounding areas to a high standard under experienced turf professionals.

You don’t need prior turf experience; we value enthusiasm, reliability and a strong work ethic as you complete a nationally recognised qualification with hands-on, practical training.

Qualifications

• No prior turf experience required.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to start outdoors.
• Committed to completing apprenticeship and qualification.
• Physically fit for manual outdoor tasks.
• Willing to learn and work safely.
• Interest in turf, horticulture, landscaping or golf.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, planting and general turf maintenance.
• Golf course and landscape presentation.
• Operating and caring for turf machinery and equipment.
• Irrigation and watering system maintenance.
• Turf treatments and general course maintenance.
• Maintaining course surrounds, gardens and work areas.
• Safe and effective turf management practices.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

No prior turf experience required

Tools

Turf machinery

Irrigation systems

Job description

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• Earn while you learn and start your career in turf management
• Hands-on training with an experienced Golf Course team
• Great RACV employee benefits, discounts and development

Great things start here

Located on Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula, RACV Cape Schanck Resort offers a unique environment to start your career, combining resort grounds with a stunning golf course setting.

Join our supportive Golf Course team and gain practical, hands-on experience while working towards becoming a qualified Turf Tradesperson.

About the Opportunity

Love working outdoors and interested in turning that passion into a trade?

An exciting opportunity is available for a 1st Year Apprentice Turf Tradesperson to join the Golf Course team at RACV Cape Schanck Resort.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, you’ll work alongside experienced turf professionals who will support you as you learn the skills needed to maintain our golf course, grounds and surrounding areas to a high standard.

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in:

• Mowing, planting and general turf maintenance
• Golf course and landscape presentation
• Operating and caring for turf machinery and equipment
• Irrigation and watering system maintenance
• Turf treatments and general course maintenance
• Maintaining course surrounds, gardens and work areas
• Safe and effective turf management practices

Alongside your on-the-job training, you’ll complete the required external training and study towards becoming a qualified Turf Tradesperson.

About You

You don’t need previous turf experience. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and genuinely interested in starting a career working outdoors.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in turf, horticulture, landscaping or golf
• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and qualification
• Enjoyment of practical, hands-on outdoor work
• Physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual tasks
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• A team-focused approach
• A commitment to working safely

Any previous experience with gardening, grounds maintenance or outdoor work would be an advantage, but is not essential.

We are Offering

• Support to complete a nationally recognised qualification
• On-the-job training and supervision from experienced turf professionals
• Hands-on experience maintaining a high-quality golf course
• A supportive team environment where you can learn and develop
• Great RACV employee benefits and discounts
• Opportunities to grow your career with RACV

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and start your career with RACV.

Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Golf Course Grounds and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.