Job Description

Apprentice Sports Turf Management Position - Sandhurst Club n

Apprentice Sports Turf Management Position – Sandhurst Club

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Programmed Turnpoint are Australia's premier Golf Course Maintenance Contractor servicing more than 8 courses around Australia. The 36 hole, Peter Thomson designed Sandhurst Club is situated 35min from the Melbourne CBD in the South Eastern suburbs and a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated turf management professional to take on the role as qualified greenkeeper, amongst a current course management team.

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The club currently host several PGA events annually - most recently the 2026 Final Round of Qualifying School this March, which will enable the successful applicant to gain valuable experience in tournament preparations.

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We are looking for an apprentice, who has a strong desire to succeed and a willingness to be able to strive for continuous improvement – a keen interest in golf or sports in general would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

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The main responsibility of this position will be to maintain the golf course and surrounds to the highest possible standards, learning all aspects of sports turf management including:

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- Golf course setup – Changing hole locations,



moving markers for play.
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- Using a wide variety of equipment including mower and tractor operation.
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- Chemical and fertiliser application and safe practices.
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- Bunker preparation and maintenance.
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- Tournament and event preparation.
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- Golf course renovation practices.
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- Irrigation & Drainage installation and repairs.
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The successful applicant shall be self-motivated, punctual and be willing to work in all conditions.
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- Employment will be on a full time basis and include rostered weekend work, with above award wages and penalty rates applicable for overtime hours.
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- Apprentices will attend trade school paid for by the employer during normal working hours on a scheduled basis.
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- Weekend overtime is required on a rostered basis, as well as intermittent weekday overtime around important events and course works.
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For further career information about this role go to: watch?v=6VSuesqlMrQ

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Applications close Friday Sept-18th C.O.B.

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📌 Apprentice Sports Turf Management Position - Sandhurst Club (Victoria)
🏢 Programmed
📍 Victoria