Apprentice Greenkeeper

Earn while you learn! Gain hands-on experience as an Apprentice Greenkeeper while studying towards a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management. This 3-year, full-time temporary role is based at Roma Street Parkland, where you’ll work alongside our qualified Greenkeepers within our Horticulture team.

We are City Parklands

At City Parklands, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council, we are passionate about parks, public places and people. We deliver integrated place management for Roma Street Parkland, South Bank Parklands, Victoria Park/Barrambin, Anzac Square, Post Office Square and Newstead House on behalf of Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government. As the trusted custodians of these premier parklands and precincts, we acknowledge the responsibility to manage, enhance and enliven these beautiful places effectively and efficiently.

About the role

Our Greenkeeping Apprentice will:

• Work a 9-day fortnight, primarily outdoors and hands-on, alongside our skilled Greenkeepers and Horticulturists.
• Carry out turf maintenance, including application of chemicals and monitoring of irrigation.
• Operate and maintain greenkeeping equipment.
• General horticulture work.
• Obtain industry licenses for specialised machinery and certificates as part of the industry requirements.
• Complete approximately 3 theory and practical block units at TAFE each year throughout their apprenticeship.

About you

Our ideal candidate:

• Will show passion and commitment with a demonstrated interest in greenkeeping.
• Be physically fit and able to pass a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Hold a current manual drivers licence.
• Successfully completed year 10 Math and English.

Why join us?

As an apprentice with City Parklands you can expect:

• Great working environment at Roma Street Parkland.
• On-going training supplied by City Parklands.
• Early start time, working a 9-day fortnight.
• An employee assistance program.
• Free access to the Brisbane City Council Wellness Centre (gym).

Please note, due to the physical nature of this role, a pre-employment medical assessment will be required. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia and have the right to work in Australia.

To apply, please submit your resume, including 2 referees and a brief (no more than one page) cover letter.