Greenkeeper Apprenticeship – Palm Meadows Golf Course

Golf Recruitment Central; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Meadows Golf Course on the Gold Coast is seeking a motivated Greenkeeper Apprentice to join our friendly maintenance team. Whether you’re starting your apprenticeship or in your 2nd or 3rd year, this role offers hands-on experience in turf care and machinery operation.

Join a premier course with a three-year apprenticeship, weekend availability, and a focus on developing practical skills in outdoor work. Training in irrigation, landscaping and course upkeep is provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Organised with good time management.
• Committed to completing the three-year apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and rough.
• Operate golf course machinery (mowers, rough cutters, brush cutters).
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Carry out landscaping and general course maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation and reticulation installation, repairs and maintenance.
• Keep the course clean and in excellent condition.
• Complete maintenance records and other required paperwork.
• Assist with course improvements and development projects.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Organised

Honest

Team player

Work ethic

Outdoor passion

Weekend availability

Three-year apprenticeship

Willing to learn

Job description

GREENKEEPER APPRENTICESHIP

1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welcome!

Join the team at Palm Meadows Golf Course | Gold Coast, QLD

Are you passionate about the outdoors, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to build a rewarding career in the golf industry?

Palm Meadows Golf Course is looking for a motivated and reliable Greenkeeper Apprentice to join our friendly course maintenance team. Whether you’re starting your apprenticeship or already in your 2nd or 3rd year, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and be part of maintaining one of the Gold Coast’s premier golf courses.

About Palm Meadows Golf Course

Set across a challenging 250-hectare landscape, Palm Meadows is a par-72 championship course designed by renowned golf course architect Graham Marsh. Measuring 6,319 metres from the championship tees, the course features spectacular playing conditions and opening and closing holes ranked among the finest in Australian golf.

Managed by GC Golf Management since 2010, Palm Meadows and its sister course, Gainsborough Greens Golf Course at Pimpama, are committed to delivering exceptional value, outstanding service and memorable golfing experiences.

Conveniently located just five minutes from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in Broadbeach and Robina Town Centre, Palm Meadows is right in the heart of the Gold Coast.

About the Role

As a Greenkeeper Apprentice, you’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience in golf course maintenance, turf management, landscaping and machinery operation while working alongside an experienced team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and rough areas.
• Operating golf course machinery, including mowers, rough cutters and brush cutters.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Carrying out landscaping and general course maintenance duties.
• Changing hole locations on greens.
• Assisting with irrigation and reticulation system installation, repairs and maintenance.
• Performing weed control and maintaining the overall presentation of the course.
• Cleaning, maintaining and caring for golf course machinery.
• Keeping the course clean, tidy and in excellent condition.
• Completing maintenance records and other required paperwork.
• Assisting with course improvements, repairs and development projects.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Organised with good time management skills.
• Honest, trustworthy and willing to learn.
• A positive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate about working outdoors and developing practical skills.
• Available to work weekends.
• Committed to completing the three-year apprenticeship.
• Previous golf course experience or knowledge of the game is an advantage, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Why Join Palm Meadows?

• Gain practical, hands‑on experience in golf course maintenance.
• Develop valuable skills in turf care, irrigation, landscaping and machinery operation.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Build a foundation for a long‑term career in the golf industry.
• Employment conditions are covered by the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award (MA000080).