Apprentice Turf Management

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
- Work on-site with TRINITY COLLEGE
- Supportive team environment
- Fully funded qualification: Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
- Support from a dedicated AFL SportsReady Field Officer to help you achieve your goals
- If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you will also receive one-on-one mentoring support and networking

**WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?**

Our employment pathways are the best way to fast-track your career. We will provide you with the real skills and experience needed to succeed when first starting your career.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Apprentice - Horticulture (Turf Management) responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Maintenance of sporting fields, grounds and gardens at Waterford, and East Perth Campus
- Cricket wicket maintenance and match day setup during the summer months
- Winter sports set up which includes AFL, Rugby, Soccer, Hockey, and Cross Country
- Daily ground clean-ups including rubbish pick up, leaf removal etc
- Irrigation repairs, maintenance, and programming
- Small machine maintenance including backlapping, greasing and oil checks
- Use of hand mowers, ride on mowers, whipper snippers, blowers, hedgers and hand tools
- Assist with grounds maintenance as required at Camp Kelly, Dwellingup

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

Essential Criteria
- A strong commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and a willingness to promote and support Catholic values as a member of the Trinity College Community
- Willing to attend Accredited TAFE training
- A current drivers licence
- Genuine interest in the field of Horticulture
- The flexibility to adapt when situations change with little notice
- On appointment, the successful applicant will be required to:

- Provide/obtain a current WA Department of Education Criminal History Check prior to commencement of employment
- Provide/maintain a current Working with Children Check (WWC)
- Complete Mandatory Reporting Training
- Complete Staff Code of Conduct Training
- Acquire and/or maintain relevant Accreditation requirements to Work in a Catholic School
- Complete other staff training modules as requested

**SALARY**

$40,000-$50,000 plus 11% Superannuation
- National Training Wage Award
- Fully Funded Qualification

**OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Applicants must have**:

- Drivers License
- Working With Children Check
- Police Check

**Applications for this position will close**:
November 30, 2023 5:00 pm
- A Cover Letter
- A Resume
- Application Details
- Position Details
- Job Specific Requirements
- Previous Employment
- About your time at school
- Previous Education
- Skills
- Referees

Applications close Thursday 30 November 2023, 5pm

Full-time Apprenticeship

Horticulture / Turf Management