Turf Management Apprentice: Learn Irrigation & Maintenance

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council invites applications for an Apprentice in Sports Turf Management. This fixed-term, full-time role offers hands-on training toward a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management over 36 months, with duties including mowing, irrigation, and turf maintenance.

You will learn from experienced staff while contributing to regional sporting facilities, with a supportive team environment and structured study.

Qualifications

• Interest in sports turf management and a desire to pursue a traineeship.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Good communication and willingness to learn formal training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mowing, turf renovation, watering and fertilising.
• Operate specialist equipment under supervision and contribute to soil and turf maintenance.
• Support irrigation, landscaping and presentation of high‑quality playing surfaces.

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Communication skills

Education

Completion of school

Tools

C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional)

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council invites applications for an Apprentice in Sports Turf Management. This fixed-term, full-time role offers hands-on training toward a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management over 36 months, with duties including mowing, irrigation, and turf maintenance.

You will learn from experienced staff while contributing to regional sporting facilities, with a supportive team environment and structured study.