Golf Course Turf Apprentice: Grow Your Green Career

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Health & wellbeing programs

Wellness subsidies

Fitness & aquatic facilities access

Job summary

Cumberland City Council in Sydney’s western region offers an Apprentice - Golf Course role. You will assist in maintaining the Council’s high-profile sportsfields and golf courses, ensuring spaces stay in excellent condition, safe and welcoming for the community.

This traineeship combines on-the-job work with the nationally recognised Certificate III Sports Turf Maintenance through TAFE or an RTO. 35 hours per week, early morning to early afternoon shifts, and travel between council worksites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deal positively with the public and other workers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for paperwork.
• Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of WHS principles and legislation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of horticulture or greenkeeping.
• General Induction Construction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of Council’s sportsfields and golf courses to keep spaces in excellent condition, safe and welcoming for the community.
• Support the delivery of the Certificate III Sports Turf Maintenance traineeship through TAFE or an RTO.

Skills

Positive attitude

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

WHS knowledge

Basic computer skills

Horticulture/greenkeeping

White Card

Education

White Card (Construction Card)

Certificate/Induction in WHS

Job description

Cumberland City Council in Sydney’s western region offers an Apprentice - Golf Course role. You will assist in maintaining the Council’s high-profile sportsfields and golf courses, ensuring spaces stay in excellent condition, safe and welcoming for the community.

This traineeship combines on-the-job work with the nationally recognised Certificate III Sports Turf Maintenance through TAFE or an RTO. 35 hours per week, early morning to early afternoon shifts, and travel between council worksites.