Apprentice Greenkeeper

Get paid to learn. Build a career outdoors.

Love sport? Enjoy working outdoors? Looking for a career that's hands-on, rewarding and full of opportunities?

Join Sutherland Shire Council as anApprentice Greenkeeper (Sports Turf Management)and earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognisedCertificate III in Sports Turf Managementwhile helping maintain the sports grounds, cricket wickets and open spaces enjoyed by our community.

What's in it for you?

• Earn while you learn with a paid apprenticeship
• 9-day fortnightfor better work-life balance
• Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
• Learn from experienced Sports Turf professionals
• Gain a nationallyrecognised qualification
• Career progression opportunities within Council

About the role

As an Apprentice Greenkeeper, you'll be part of our Sports Turf team while completing your Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.

You'll gain practical experience maintaining sports fields, cricket wickets and open spaces while learning safe work practices, operating equipment and developing the skills needed for a successful career in sports turf management.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has completed Year 10 or equivalent
• Is keen to undertake a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
• Enjoys working outdoors and being physically active
• Can work well as part of a team
• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Is committed to working safely

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you're motivated, enjoy working outdoors and want to build a career maintaining high-quality sporting facilities, we'd love to hear from you.

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm:Sunday 30th August 2026
• Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
• Package:$51,251.20 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work:Temporary Full Time - working 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to George Crowe, Sports Turf *************@ssc.nsw.gov.aufor any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business ***************@ssc.nsw.gov.aucan assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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