Job Description
Get paid to learn. Build a career outdoors.
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Love sport? Enjoy working outdoors? Looking for a career that's hands-on, rewarding and full of opportunities?
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Join Sutherland Shire Council as an Apprentice Greenkeeper (Sports Turf Management) and earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised Certificate III in Sports Turf Management while helping maintain the sports grounds, cricket wickets and open spaces enjoyed by our community.
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What's in it for you
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Earn while you learn with a paid apprenticeship
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9-day fortnight for better work-life balance
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Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
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Learn from experienced Sports Turf professionals
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Gain a nationally recognised qualification
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Career progression opportunities within Council
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Hours of work: Temporary Full Time - working 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight.
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To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
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About the role
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As an Apprentice Greenkeeper, you'll be part of our Sports Turf team while completing your Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
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You'll gain practical experience maintaining sports fields, cricket wickets and open spaces while learning safe work practices,



operating equipment and developing the skills needed for a successful career in sports turf management.
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About you
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We're looking for someone who:
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Has completed Year 10 or equivalent
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Is keen to undertake a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
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Enjoys working outdoors and being physically active
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Can work well as part of a team
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Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Is committed to working safely
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Join our Team and Grow with Us!
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If you're motivated, enjoy working outdoors and want to build a career maintaining high-quality sporting facilities, we'd love to hear from you.
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Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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Reach out to George Crowe, Sports Turf Manager
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for any job specific enquiries.
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can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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Council is a Child Protected Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
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