Apprentice Sports Turf Management

Apprentice Sports Turf Management

• Fixed Term (36 months) Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
• Location – Rockhampton

Earn While You Learn

Kick-start your career in the sports turf industry with Rockhampton Regional Council as an Apprentice in Sports Turf Management. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while learning from experienced professionals responsible for maintaining some of the region’s premier sporting and recreational facilities.

Over the 36 month, Fixed Term Full Time apprenticeship you will receive structured on-the-job training and formal study working towards your Certificate III in Sports Turf Management while developing practical skills in sports turf maintenance, irrigation systems, landscaping, and the presentation of high-quality playing surfaces. You'll assist with a variety of tasks including mowing, turf renovation, watering, fertilising, and the operation of specialised equipment, all while learning industry best practices and safe work procedures.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining open spaces, and is eager to build a long-term career in the horticulture, greenkeeping, or sports turf industry. As part of a supportive team environment, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, contribute to community sporting facilities, and grow your knowledge through hands-on experience and ongoing mentoring.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• A genuine interest in Sports Turf Management and a desire to build a career in the industry.
• A team player with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.
• Eager to learn and committed to completing formal training requirements.
• Passionate about contributing to the upkeep and improvement of the region’s sports fields.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to follow instructions while showing initiative.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be

• Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
• Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
• In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
• Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):

• Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
• People with disability
• Long-term unemployed job seekers
• Displaced workers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Women re-entering the workforce
• Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
• Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

To apply for this opportunity, please submit three (3) documents

1. Completed application form – find linked below with the position description.
2. Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years).
3. Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below.

Application Criteria

• Your desire to pursue a career Sports Turf Management and your suitability for the traineeship.
• Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 14 September 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

All employees are encouraged to apply