Apprentice Sports Turf Management

3 days ago

Australia Maitland City Council Full time

**About Us**

Maitland City Council is a diverse and dynamic organisation and as one the fastest growing regional councils, we are home to over 80+ hectares of exceptional sporting facilities. Some of our well-known facilities include our Maitland Regional Athletics Centre and our world class Maitland Regional Sportsground, which is the training facility of the Newcastle Jets and has previously hosted a Matilda's game. We are incredibly proud to be the home of our sporting spaces that serve our community and sporting clubs across our region.

**About the Opportunity**

By working within a supportive environment, you will gain experience and provide assistance in the areas of sports turf maintenance, irrigation installation and maintenance and general horticultural maintenance under the supervision of a team leader. Types of tasks you will complete will include:

- Working as part of a team in the delivery of programmed turf maintenance and recreation works projects.
- Operating plant and equipment (for example zero turn mowers, tractors and horticultural power tools).

You will commence your studies in a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management whilst developing knowledge, skills and abilities via on-the-job training.

**About You**
To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

- Eligibility to complete Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (please read role charter to make sure you are eligible before applying)
- Provisional or Class C Drivers Licence by the commencement of employment
- Interest and aptitude in greenkeeping, gardening and landscaping
- Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals
- Hold a WHS General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

**Benefits**

This is a full time, temporary role (4-year contract) working a 38-hour week, with a salary range of $36,800.40 up to $49,280.40 per year + 12% super. Commencing salary is dependent on age and/or previous education.

Council also covers the cost of all training fees and gives apprentices access to staff benefits such as a monthly RDO and fitness passport.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

- Ongoing training and development
- Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
- 3 weeks personal leave
- Free parking
- Be mentored by experienced Gardener/ Greenkeepers
- Paid time to attend work and study

**Questions?**

**To Apply**

**Applications close: Sunday 28 September 2025**

***What happens next?**

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