Ku-ring-gai Council

Apprentice Sports Turf Management

Apprentice Sports Turf Management

• Salary $41,771.60 p/a + super
• Temporary full-time position (up to 4 Years)
• 38 hours per week

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Council is offering the opportunity to join the Operations Team, undertaking Sportsfield maintenance while studying to achieve a Certificate III – Sports Turf Management Trade qualification.

Reporting to the Supervisor Sportsfields & Golf Courses, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking maintenance of sportsfields, gardens and adjacent areas
• Turf maintenance, pest and disease control, weed control, litter pickup, mulching, pruning, weeding, fertilising, watering, tree/shrub removal, planting, chemical application

Required experience & skills:

• Year 10 Record of School Achievement or Higher School Certificate
• Committment to undertaking a trade in Horticulture Sports Turf Management
• Current Class C Driver’s licence
• Willing to undertake WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) training
• Willing to undertake Chemical AQF 3 training

We are seeking candidates who are flexible and cooperative team players and are willing to satisfying all competencies within the apprenticeship timeframe.

Benefits

• 38 hour working week/ 9 day fortnight
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

Attach your resume and address the three compulsory questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Recommendation: prepare your answers to the compulsory questions on a word document first.

Like to know more? Contact Scott Anderson - 9424 0691

Closes: 11:30pm, Wednesday 27 November 2024

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer