Paid Apprentice: Elite Sports Turf Management

Green by Nature; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Job summary

Green by Nature is offering a four-year paid apprenticeship in Sports Turf Management in Canberra. You will work alongside professionals to maintain premier sports fields, including cricket wickets and AFL, rugby, and soccer surfaces. The program combines paid work with a nationally recognised Cert III in Sports Turf Management.

By completion, you could advance to Team Leader, Supervisor or Site Manager, with ongoing training and safety programs throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• No previous sports turf experience required.
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• White Card and WWVP registration are required or can be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain elite playing surfaces including cricket wickets, AFL, rugby and soccer fields.
• Assist in installation and maintenance of irrigation systems and turf equipment.
• Learn and apply safety, chemical handling and environmental practices.
• Progress to supervisory roles as skills and knowledge grow.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Job description

Green by Nature is offering a four-year paid apprenticeship in Sports Turf Management in Canberra. You will work alongside professionals to maintain premier sports fields, including cricket wickets and AFL, rugby, and soccer surfaces. The program combines paid work with a nationally recognised Cert III in Sports Turf Management.

By completion, you could advance to Team Leader, Supervisor or Site Manager, with ongoing training and safety programs throughout the apprenticeship.