Apprentice Greenkeeper X2

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Apprentice Greenkeeper x2
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Port Stephens Council
Own your future with an Apprenticeship at Port Stephens Council (PSC) – ready for commencement in January 2026
Overview
The opportunity is for an enthusiastic candidate to combine a love of the outdoors with a career in Parks & Gardens. You will undertake a Certificate III in Turf Management while gaining on-the-job experience with the team.
Your Apprenticeship will involve general maintenance duties, including mowing operations, turf/garden maintenance and renovations, landscaping and horticulture, and asset inspections.
Responsibilities
Undertake grounds maintenance and improvement activities within work schedules including vegetation management, landscaping and horticulture, etc.
Operate horticulture equipment including ride-on mowers, brush-cutters and edgers
Work in alignment with Council's safety policies and procedures
Career prospects
What does a career at PSC look like post-apprenticeship? A range of pathways could include roles such as:
Assistant Trades Gardener
A Trades Gardener
Leadership positions such as a Parks Team Leader
Parks Supervisor
Contract and hours
This is a contract opportunity – full-time 38 hours/week over 4 days, with access to study leave to attend courses at your formal training provider during work hours.
Remuneration and allowances
Base Hourly Range:
$24.59 - $31.47
(T4 – T7) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance. Under 18:
$18.28 - $21.60
(T2 - T3) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance.
Locations
You will be working from Nelson Bay, Medowie and Mallabula Depot.
Key responsibilities (summary)
Undertake grounds maintenance and improvement activities within work schedules including vegetation management, landscaping and horticulture
Operate horticulture equipment including ride-on mowers, brush-cutters and edgers
Work in alignment with Council's safety policies and procedures
Apprenticeship benefits
Financial support in a paid role, including full payment for studies
Time in your work week to attend formal training
Opportunity to participate in internal networking events with other Apprentices, Cadets and Trainees at PSC
Opportunities to develop professional and social networks across PSC
What we look for
Demonstrated commitment to completing a Certificate III in Turf Management
Understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Access to reliable transport for attendance at work and training
Ability to work in a team environment
Employee benefits and culture
Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
Long service leave after ~5 years
Health & Wellbeing leave and PSCare program
Award-winning health and wellbeing program and access to fitness facilities
Confidential support through employee assistance program
Other benefits and programs
Application preparation
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions outlined in the description.
Application deadline
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 21 September 2025
Contacts
For position related enquiries: Mitchell Morgan, Parks Team Leader Central, on , or Ryan Wensemius, Parks Team Leader Nelson Bay, on
For Application enquiries: Tarryn Whyte, Talent Acquisition Advisor on
For information on the Apprenticeship and study requirements: Tiahna Sanderson, Learning and Development Officer on
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'
We're a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We've partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment. Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experiences in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care. We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens.
Seniorities and type
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
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