Apprentice Horticulturist

About the role

The Victoria Golf Club, one of Australia's premier clubs on Melbourne's Sandbelt, is looking for an Apprentice Horticulturist within its course maintenance team. The main focus is maintaining and improving the club's landscaped areas and native vegetation, while also helping with general golf course maintenance and greenkeeping duties. The club welcomes people interested in a career in horticulture.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the club's landscaped areas and native vegetation
• Assist with general golf course maintenance and greenkeeping duties as required
• Work closely with the course maintenance team to keep the club's presentation at the highest standard
• Contribute to the presentation and environmental sustainability of the property across ornamental gardens, native vegetation areas and the golf course

Required profile

• Enthusiastic and reliable
• Able to work occasional weekend shifts
• Willing to obtain formal qualifications through TAFE
• Interest in horticulture or turf management; an understanding of golf is an advantage
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment

What we offer

• Full-time position
• Meals and onsite parking
• Ongoing education support
• Trainee wages

To apply, send a cover letter, your most recent school report and a full CV with references to the Course Manager via the recruitment platform.