Sports Turf Apprentice

Sports Turf Apprentice

Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA
Position No: 107/2023
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

TemporaryFull-time (4 year Term)

Have you finished or about to finish school and looking for your next opportunity? Are you passionate about horticulture and practical learning? We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.

The City of Mandurah is looking to employ a new apprentice tocommence a career in turf management. The apprentice willlearn how to manage and care for grass surfaces. Thesuccessful candidate will work full time while completing theirCertificate III in Sports Turf Management.

You'll learn from experts in the field on how to preparesports fields turf for matches, mowing and maintaining optimalconditions of lawn, setting out and sports field requirements,installing and maintaining irrigation systems, controlling weeds,plant pests, disorders and diseases, use of chemicals and more.

As a Sports Turf Apprentice you should be physically fit to meetthe labour demands of the role, but to succeed you should also havean eye for detail.

What does the ideal candidate bring to City ofMandurah?

School leavers: OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 Non-school leavers: C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or a completion of a Certificate II in a related discipline Genuine interest in the preparation of sports fields and the turf trade Current unrestricted C class national driver's licence Self-motivated and keen to learn Ability to problem solve Be a confident communicator Ability to follow instructions and take direction from Team Leader/Supervisor A strong team player Basic knowledge of turf, horticulture and turf tools Reliable and hardworking Computer skills with the ability to operate software programs, tablets and mobile devices Ability to organise own work and apply time management principles

The finer details

This fulltime position attracts a starting salary of $30,134gross per annum for a junior or $50,224 gross per annum for anadult. The apprenticeship is 4 years in duration and islocated at the Council's Operations Centre on ParkRoad. Successful applicants will need to obtain their whitecard prior to commencing.

To apply please visit our Careers page at

A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the position addressing the specific criteria listed above (dot points), and how this apprenticeship will help with your career ambitions A resume

For further information or any enquiries, please contact RodManning on Applications for this position areopen until a suitable pool of candidates isreceived . This means the vacancy may close without notice.If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend youapply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer ofchoice and one of Western Australia's fastest growing localauthorities. Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, aCity with a village heart" and all our employees instil thevalues of connected, integrity, excellence, courage andinnovate.

There are many advantages in working for the City,including:

Uniform, boots and tools provided. Compulsory course costs are paid by the City. Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight. Free recreation centre membership. A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options. Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City's Enterprise Agreement. Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave. Employee Assistance Program support.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief ExecutiveOfficer

Attachments:
- Sports Turf Apprentice Position

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