Apprentice Greenkeeper - 1st or 2nd Year

Join the team at Lakeside Golf Club Camden and learn what it takes to present and maintain an award-winning golf course. This is a hands-on career opportunity where no two days are the same. You will build practical skills, work with modern turf equipment and complete a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management while earning and learning on the job.

Why join our team

• Earn while you learn and work towards a nationally recognised trade qualification
• Develop practical skills across turf care, course presentation, landscaping and machinery operation
• Learn from an experienced and supportive greenkeeping team
• Work outdoors in a unique environment across a beautifully maintained par 72 golf course
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in sports turf, horticulture or golf course management

What you will learn and do

• Maintain greens, tees, surrounds, bunkers, fairways, rough and out-of-play areas
• Support course set-up, renovations and day-to-day presentation
• Assist with landscaping, planting and garden maintenance around the course and club facilities
• Safely operate and maintain turf, garden and course machinery
• Learn the safe application of fertilisers and pesticides under appropriate supervision
• Follow workplace health and safety and environmental management practices
• Attend formal training and complete the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

About you
You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who is curious, reliable and ready to learn. You will ideally bring:

• A genuine interest in building a career in sports turf management
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions and starting early in the morning
• Good attention to detail, communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to safety and following instructions
• The physical capacity to undertake hands-on outdoor work
• A drivers licence and reliable transport to attend work and training
• An interest in golf is welcome, but not essential

A welcoming and inclusive workplace
Wests Group Macarthur is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace. Women are encouraged to apply.