Apprentice Sports and Turf Management

Apprentice Sports and Turf Management Certificate III in Sports and Turf Management

Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification that will give you the skills to take you anywhere! Townsville City Council is currently seeking applications for the Apprenticeship intake!

• 3-year, earn while you learn apprenticeship, whilst working towards obtaining a Certificate III Sports and Turf Management
• Maximum Term Full Time 9 Day Fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave

About the role

Within a friendly team environment, you will assist in the preparation, development and maintenance of the Riverway sporting fields for competition, in particular cricket wickets and grounds for AFL competition and surrounding Riverway parklands, as well as contribute to provide advice and support on turf management and sports field preparation and maintenance to a competition level. As an Apprentice Sports and Turf Management, under supervision, undertake a competency-based apprenticeship to develop a range of skills in sports and turf management through formal and on-the-job learning activities.

You will receive ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship from highly experienced and qualified individuals within the field. This position has clear expectations to role model the performance standards, values, behaviours, and attitudes that are integral to our workplace culture and stakeholder reputation as an organisation of excellence.

About You

To be successful in this role you must enjoy practical and manual activities and can work for extended periods outdoors. You will work methodically and accurately, have good oral and written communication skills, and follow instructions precisely and have a strong client focus and a genuine desire to assist. You must be able to work individually and as part of a team whilst taking pride in quality of your work and following health and safety workplace requirements and upholding Council values.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of year 10 completion with passes in English and Maths
• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence (or the ability to obtain)

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Councils vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the ‘Apply’ button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  pm, Sunday 15 December What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club
• Flexible working arrangements

* The Council contribution to employees’ superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees’ ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact  or phone for a confidential discussion.

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