Turf Management & Irrigation Apprenticeships

Programmed; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Nationally recognised qualification

Mentoring & support

Diverse outdoor sites

Job summary

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships is offering Turf Management and Irrigation Apprenticeships in Adelaide, SA. This hands-on role spans golf courses, sports grounds, councils, schools and landscapes, with two pathways: Sports Turf Management and Irrigation Technology.

You’ll work across multiple sites, reporting to your allocated worksite and gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

Qualifications

• Interest in turf management, irrigation or working outdoors.
• Willingness to learn and commit to completing an apprenticeship.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist with turf maintenance across sports turf surfaces, golf courses and fields.
• Operate and maintain equipment (ride-on mowers, tractors, whipper snippers).
• Support turf renovation programs and irrigation troubleshooting.

Skills

Interest in turf/irrigation

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Team player

White Card

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Job description

• Earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Hands-on work across golf courses, sports grounds & irrigation systems
• Two career pathways available - Sports Turf Management or Irrigation Technology

Turf Management & Irrigation Apprenticeships - Adelaide, SA

Kickstart your career in the turf and irrigation industry with a hands-on apprenticeship working across some of South Australia's golf courses, sporting grounds, council reserves, schools and landscaped spaces.

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships are seeking motivated individuals to join our client, a leading South Australian turf and irrigation company with over 20 years of industry experience.

We currently have opportunities available across two apprenticeship pathways:

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
• Certificate III in Irrigation Technology

You’ll work alongside experienced industry professionals, gaining practical skills while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

This is a mobile role working across various sites throughout metropolitan Adelaide. You will report directly to your allocated worksite rather than a central depot.

About the Opportunities

If you enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in sports grounds, golf courses, horticulture or turf maintenance, this could be the perfect opportunity to turn that interest into a career.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of turf environments and learn how to:

• Maintain and prepare sports turf surfaces, golf courses and playing fields
• Operate and maintain equipment including ride‑on mowers, tractors and whipper snippers
• Assist with turf renovation programs
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems
• Control weeds, pests, diseases and turf disorders
• Safely undertake chemical spraying
• Conduct turf assessments and assist with turf management plans
• Work safely in outdoor environments and follow WHS procedures

Irrigation Apprenticeship

The Irrigation Apprenticeship is ideal for someone interested in learning the technical side of irrigation systems and developing practical skills across a range of outdoor environments.

You’ll learn how to:

• Install, operate and maintain irrigation systems
• Read and interpret irrigation plans
• Install pressurised systems, pumps and drainage systems
• Monitor soil and site conditions
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems
• Work with modern technology including sensor‑based controllers
• Apply environmentally sustainable irrigation practices
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements

You’ll develop a broad range of skills in irrigation installation, maintenance and management while working across a variety of sites throughout South Australia.

Location: Various worksites across metropolitan Adelaide

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for applicants who have:

• A genuine interest in turf management, irrigation or working outdoors
• A willingness to learn and commit to completing an apprenticeship
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• A reliable, punctual and enthusiastic attitude
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A White Card
• A current driver's licence, or be in the process of obtaining one, is preferred

Turf applicants only: You will also be required to obtain a WWCC and relevant Catholic school clearances.

What’s In It For You?

• Earn while you learn and work towards a nationally recognised qualification
• Hands‑on training and experience with experienced industry professionals
• Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship
• Work across golf courses, sporting ovals, schools and council assets throughout SA
• Gain practical skills across a variety of sites and projects
• Join a positive and inclusive team environment
• Competitive apprentice wages and access to employee benefits
• Build the foundations for a long‑term career in the turf or irrigation industry

About Our Client

Our client is a leading South Australian turf and irrigation company with more than 20 years of experience across golf course maintenance, sports turf construction, irrigation and horticultural services.

Based in Adelaide's Southern Suburbs, they work with local councils, schools, sporting clubs and private clients to create and maintain high‑quality green spaces across South Australia.

They are committed to quality, sustainability and developing the next generation of professionals within the turf and irrigation industry.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.