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 opportunity 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 secure 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