Apprentice Sports Turf Management

About the role

Kick‑start your career maintaining some of Sydney's finest sporting facilities. You will work alongside experienced sports turf professionals at Cranbrook School, gaining hands‑on experience while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain high‑quality sports turf surfaces and playing fields.
• Install, operate and maintain irrigation systems.
• Manage soil health and apply plant nutrition practices.
• Carry out turf renovation and construction techniques.
• Identify and control weeds, pests and diseases.
• Operate commercial turf equipment safely.
• Prepare sports fields for presentation and competition.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Required profile

• Passionate about working outdoors and interested in sports, turf or horticulture.
• Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Team‑oriented and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact with a wide range of people.

Required skills

• Irrigation system installation and maintenance.
• Soil management and plant nutrition.
• Turf renovation and construction techniques.
• Weed, pest and disease identification and control.
• Safe operation of commercial turf equipment and machinery.

What we offer

• Paid full‑time apprenticeship with annual pay reviews.
• Completion of a nationally recognised Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
• Training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for career progression to Team Leader, Supervisor or Site Manager.
• Ongoing safety training and development.