Job Description

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- Earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification
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- Hands-on work across golf courses, sports grounds & irrigation systems
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- Two career pathways available - Sports Turf Management or Irrigation Technology
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Turf Management & Irrigation Apprenticeships - Adelaide, SA

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Kickstart your career in the turf and irrigation industry with a hands-on apprenticeship working across some of South Australia's golf courses, sporting grounds, council reserves, schools and landscaped spaces.

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Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships are seeking motivated individuals to join our client, a leading South Australian turf and irrigation company with over 20 years of industry experience.

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We currently have opportunities available across two apprenticeship pathways:

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- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
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- Certificate III in Irrigation Technology
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You'll work alongside experienced industry professionals, gaining practical skills while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

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This is a mobile role working across various sites throughout metropolitan Adelaide. You will report directly to your allocated worksite rather than a central depot.

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About the Opportunities

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If you enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in sports grounds, golf courses, horticulture or turf maintenance, this could be the perfect chance to turn that interest into a career.

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You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of turf environments and learn how to:

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- Maintain and prepare sports turf surfaces, golf courses and playing fields
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- Operate and maintain equipment including ride‐on mowers, tractors and whipper snippers
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- Assist with turf renovation programs
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- Install, maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems
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- Control weeds, pests, diseases and turf disorders
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- Safely undertake chemical spraying
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- Conduct turf assessments and assist with turf management plans
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- Work safely in outdoor environments and follow WHS procedures
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Irrigation Apprenticeship

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The Irrigation Apprenticeship is ideal for someone interested in learning the technical side of irrigation systems and developing practical skills across a range of outdoor environments.

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You'll learn how to:

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- Install, operate and maintain irrigation systems
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- Read and interpret irrigation plans
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- Install pressurised systems, pumps and drainage systems
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- Monitor soil and site conditions
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- Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems
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- Work with modern technology including sensor‐based controllers
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- Apply environmentally sustainable irrigation practices
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- Follow workplace health and safety requirements
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You'll develop a broad range of skills in irrigation installation, maintenance and management while working across a variety of sites throughout South Australia.

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Location: Various worksites across metropolitan Adelaide

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What We're Looking For

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We're looking for applicants who have:

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- A genuine interest in turf management, irrigation or working outdoors
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- A willingness to learn and commit to completing an apprenticeship
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- Good physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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- A reliable, punctual and enthusiastic attitude
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- The ability to work well as part of a team
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- A White Card
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- A current driver's licence, or be in the process of obtaining one,



is preferred
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Turf applicants only: You will also be required to obtain a WWCC and relevant Catholic school clearances.

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What's In It For You?

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- Earn while you learn and work towards a nationally recognised qualification
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- Hands‐on training and experience with experienced industry professionals
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- Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship
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- Work across golf courses, sporting ovals, schools and council assets throughout SA
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- Gain practical skills across a variety of sites and projects
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- Join a positive and inclusive team environment
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- Competitive apprentice wages and access to employee benefits
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- Build the foundations for a long‐term career in the turf or irrigation industry
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About Our Client

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Our client is a leading South Australian turf and irrigation company with more than 20 years of experience across golf course maintenance, sports turf construction, irrigation and horticultural services.

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Based in Adelaide's Southern Suburbs, they work with local councils, schools, sporting clubs and private clients to create and maintain high‐quality green spaces across South Australia.

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They are committed to quality, sustainability and developing the next generation of professionals within the turf and irrigation industry.

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Who we are

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As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

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At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

📌 Turf Management & Irrigation Apprenticeships (South Australia)
🏢 Programmed
📍 South Australia