Apprentice Sport Turf Management

About the role

Start your career in sports turf management and greenkeeping with a four‑year paid apprenticeship based in Brendale. You will earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience across sports fields, turf and green spaces alongside experienced professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with mowing, edging, trimming and general grounds maintenance.
• Support turf and lawn establishment, care and presentation of sports fields.
• Operate, install and maintain irrigation systems.
• Identify and control weeds, pests and diseases.
• Contribute to soil improvement, plant nutrition and landscape maintenance.

Required profile

• Reliable, motivated and eager to learn.
• Enjoys working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Positive attitude with a genuine interest in sports turf and greenkeeping.
• Willingness to obtain a White Card and Working with Children Check.
• Australian citizenship to meet apprenticeship requirements.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of irrigation operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with mowing equipment and horticultural machinery.
• Understanding of weed, pest and disease identification.
• Awareness of soil improvement and plant nutrition practices.

What we offer

• Paid full‑time apprenticeship for four years.
• Nationally recognised qualification in Sports Turf Management.
• Mentoring, safety support and ongoing training.
• Annual pay reviews and clear career progression pathways.