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Earn while you learn and start your career in turf management
Hands-on training with an experienced Golf Course team
Great RACV employee perks, discounts and development
Great things start here
Located on Victoria's beautiful Mornington Peninsula, RACV Cape Schanck Resort offers a unique environment to start your career, combining resort grounds with a stunning golf course setting.
Join our supportive Golf Course team and gain practical, hands-on experience while working towards becoming a qualified Turf Tradesperson.
About the Opportunity
Love working outdoors and interested in turning that passion into a trade?
An exciting opportunity is available for a 1st Year Apprentice Turf Tradesperson to join the Golf Course team at RACV Cape Schanck Resort.
Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, you'll work alongside experienced turf professionals who will support you as you learn the skills needed to maintain our golf course, grounds and surrounding areas to a high standard.
As part of your apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in:
Mowing, planting and general turf maintenance
Golf course and landscape presentation
Operating and caring for turf machinery and equipment
Irrigation and watering system maintenance
Turf treatments and general course maintenance
Maintaining course surrounds, gardens and work areas
Safe and effective turf management practices
Alongside your on-the-job training, you'll complete the required external training and study towards becoming a qualified Turf Tradesperson.
About You
You don't need previous turf experience.
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and genuinely interested in starting a career working outdoors.
You'll bring:
A genuine interest in turf, horticulture, landscaping or golf
Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and qualification
Enjoyment of practical, hands-on outdoor work
Physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual tasks
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliability and a strong work ethic
Attention to detail and pride in your work
A team-focused approach
A commitment to working safely
Any previous experience with gardening, grounds maintenance or outdoor work would be an advantage, but is not essential.
We are Offering
Support to complete a nationally recognised qualification
On-the-job training and supervision from experienced turf professionals
Hands-on experience maintaining a high-quality golf course
A supportive team environment where you can learn and develop
Great RACV employee benefits and discounts
Opportunities to grow your career with RACV
The RACV difference
Be part of a team who cares.
Back your ambition and start your career with RACV.
Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.
Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Golf Course Grounds and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.
At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success.
We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.