Blacktown City Council

Apprentice Greenkeeper – Greenspace Services – Certificate III Sports Turf Management

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Shape the future of our sports fields! We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Apprentice Greenkeeper to join our dynamic Greenspace Services team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 4 years. You will embark on a structured learning journey, attending and successfully completing your Certificate III in Sports Turf Management with a leading Registered Training Organisation. 

From day one, you will be actively involved in maintaining our high standards for the quality and output of work, aligned with each stage of your apprenticeship. You will apply your growing knowledge and skills in real-world practices, successfully completing subjects as you progress. As you develop, you will find yourself needing less guidance and demonstrating increasing competence in all your duties.

You will gain hands-on experience in preparing, improving, and maintaining sports fields and turf cricket wickets, including undertaking minor landscaping projects. You will also learn the intricacies of operating and maintaining sports field irrigation systems and a variety of small plant and equipment, always with a focus on safety and efficiency. We will equip you with the ability to select and utilise the correct tools and methods for every task within the trade.

Working in accordance with our safe working code of practice is paramount. We expect your unwavering commitment to high standards in both the quality and quantity of your work. An ideal candidate will diligently learn and conscientiously apply new knowledge and skills, striving to successfully complete all formal training to achieve competency in each unit.

Your role will also encompass valuable contributions to both general parks maintenance and the specialised care of our sports fields and turf wickets. If you are passionate about learning, contributing to a team, and cultivating exceptional playing surfaces, apply now!

Who can apply

• Applicants must not have completed a Certificate III qualification or above in a similar field 
• Applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing a high standard of customer service
• Applicants who have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or be eligible to work in Australia (evidence required)
• Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

• Blacktown City Council and 1300apprentice are partnering to conduct the initial recruitment process
• Applications need to be submitted online through Council's online recruitment system
• The selection process requires chosen applicants for all positions to undertake an interview, aptitude test and a medical examination.

If your application is successful in progressing through to the next recruitment stage, a representative from 1300apprentice will be in contact with you.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 30 May 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       1300apprentice.com.au 

Internal ref:              Blacktown City Council - Apprentice Greenkeeper