Overview
Greenkeeping Apprentice - Targeted
4-Year Term Contract | Salary $960.02 per week + 12% superannuation | Commencing 2 February 2026
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play. Our aim is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs.
About The Opportunity
Are you a proud Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person looking to start a hands-on career in greenkeeping? This is your opportunity to gain practical experience while working towards a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management. As a Greenkeeping Apprentice with our Parks and Open Spaces team, you\'ll help care for and maintain Council-managed assets including sports fields, turf wickets, and golf courses.
What You\'ll Learn
- Turf care techniques: mowing, edging, watering, fertilising
- How to maintain sports fields, wickets, and golf greens
- Safe use of turf equipment and machinery
- Basics of plant health, soil care, and pest control
- Workplace safety and WHS practices
What You\'ll Be Doing
- Maintain sportsgrounds and golf courses across Wollongong
- Support turf care tasks under expert supervision
- Prepare surfaces for sports and public use
- Operate and care for turf equipment
- Help keep public spaces safe, clean, and presentable
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Hold a valid current P1 Drivers Licence
- Is eligible to enrol in a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management in 2026
- Has not completed or is currently studying a Certificate III or higher in this field and has less than 6 months of experience in a similar role
- Is 16 years or over and have completed Yr 10 with a Record of School Achievement
- Enjoys working outdoors and taking pride in maintaining high-quality green spaces
- Is reliable and self-motivated to take responsibility for their own development and learning
- Has the appropriate literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to support their learning to manage the educational and professional requirements of the traineeship
- Works well in a team, takes pride in their work, and has a keen eye for detail
- Seeks and accepts constructive feedback from others
- Is physically fit, comfortable working at heights and capable of performing repetitive tasks
- Has a commitment to understanding Work Health and Safety principles
Why Join Us?
Explore our Learning Pathways Program and discover the advantages of working at Council. From professional development to a supportive team environment, we\'re here to help you grow.
Role Information Sessions
What to expect and tips on how to apply. Choose one of the following sessions:
- Session 1 (Online): When: Wednesday 1 October: 5:30-6:30pm: Location: via MS Teams
- Session 2 (Face to Face): When: Wednesday 8 October: 5:30-6:30pm: Location: Wollongong Youth Services (85 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW 2500)
What We Can Offer You
- Learning about local government and how we contribute to our community
- Exciting and meaningful work with real impact
- Regular mentoring with your supervisor to help develop professional skills
- A tailored professional development plan to help you succeed
- Valuable skills, knowledge and experience
- Council pays course enrolment fees in full at the required time
- Paid time release to attend classes or undertake distance education required for your study
- Completion of an industry recognised qualification
- A fun, friendly and supportive work environment
Culture & Benefits
- Join our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peer Collective
- Access NAIDOC Leave to participate in a NAIDOC event that is important to you
We look forward to hearing from you. Together, let\'s create an extraordinary Wollongong. Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees | City of Wollongong
Wollongong City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 13 October 2025. Assessment date for shortlisted applicants will be held 29 October 2025 (note: this will be the only available date). Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process including reference, identity and medical history checks and confirmation of Aboriginality. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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