APPRENTICESHIP - Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
First Year Traineeship - November **** Intake
Primary Work Location: Charmhaven Depot NSW
Earn while you learn in a paid apprenticeship
Gain practical experience maintaining sporting facilities and open spaces.
Learn from experienced supervisors and supportive team members
Contribute to safe, attractive and well-maintained facilities for the Central Coast community
About the role
Council is excited to offer Apprenticeship opportunities for motivated people who have an interest in gaining "hands on" work experience as an Apprentice Horticulturist Greenkeeper.
The objective of our program is to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to complete the Traineeship, with a view to establishing a career in Open Space and Sports Facilities.
General Information
The Traineeship program requires the successful applicants to enter a Training Contract for years (4) years
commencing in November ****.
As part of their individual Training Plans Trainees are required to undertake and complete a
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
course at either a NSW TAFE Campus or through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Trainees commence as a 1st year Trainee and are trained under the instruction of a suitably qualified supervisor.
You may be required to rotate between job locations to nurture on-the-job experience for the duration of the Traineeship.
Council offers an excellent development program with exposure to many facets of the job throughout the course.
We encourage those applicants who have a passion for the trade/area and for developing their knowledge and skills to apply.




Please note that employment beyond the term of the Traineeship is neither automatically offered nor guaranteed and successful candidates may be required to have vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus.
Essential Criteria
Minimum education requirement - Year 10 School Certificate or RoSA (Record of School Achievement) or equivalent leaving certificate.
Please note: Current Year 10 students are eligible to apply and if successful in selection it will be based on the proviso that they complete the Year 10 RoSA and provide documentation prior to commencement in position;
Valid Construction General Induction card - NSW WorkCover or equivalent (or willing to obtain prior to commencement).
Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the chosen trade or area;
Be an Australian Citizen or granted permanent residency status
;
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
Applications will be assessed based on information provided in the application.
Council receives numerous applications for Traineeships and applicants need to meet the essential criteria and clearly establish their aptitude for their chosen role.
For additional information on applying for an Traineeship role click on the following link:
Checklist for applying for a CCC Traineeship or Apprenticeship.
Applicants successful at progressing to interview will then be invited to attend a group and panel interview which will be conducted during a weekday.
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be advised via phone and e-mail.
Offer Details
The commencing weekly salary range for this position is $****** to $1,****** depending on age and school qualifications plus 12% superannuation
We have a temporary full time role available, this role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is
Mick Dennis, Team Leader Sports Facilities.
You can contact
Mick
on
04•• ••• 989
.
This position will close for applications at
midnight on Sunday, 23 August ****.

📌 Apprentice Horticulturist Greenkeeper (New South Wales)
🏢 Central Coast Council NSW
📍 New South Wales