Love sport? Enjoy working outdoors? Looking for a career rather than just a job?
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Cricket ACT is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated First Year Apprentice Curator to join our Sportsgrounds team and begin a career in Sports Turf Management.
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Working alongside experienced Sports Turf professionals, you'll learn the skills required to prepare and maintain playing surfaces at Manuka Oval, one of Canberra's premier sporting venues. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, complete a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, and build a career in a growing industry.
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What You'll Be Doing
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- Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of turf wickets, outfields and training facilities.
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- Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment.
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- Fertilising, top dressing and re-turfing sports surfaces.
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- Assisting with irrigation system maintenance and repairs.
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- Identifying and controlling weeds and pests.
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- Supporting general sportsground and landscape maintenance activities.
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- Learning from experienced Sports Turf professionals in a practical,
hands-on environment.
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About You
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You will:
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- Have a genuine interest in sport, turf management or horticulture.
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- Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
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- Be reliable, motivated and willing to learn.
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- Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
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- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
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- Have positive communication skills.
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- Have completed Year 12 (or equivalent).
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- Hold a current ACT Driver Licence (or equivalent).
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- Be committed to completing a four-year apprenticeship and achieving a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
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What's In It For You?
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- Earn while you learn.
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- Complete a nationally recognised qualification.
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- Work at one of Canberra's iconic sporting venues.
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- Learn from experienced industry professionals.
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- Build the foundations for a long-term career in sports turf and venue management.
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