Apprentice Greenkeeper

Apprentice Greenkeeper

New South Wales Golf Club prides itself on being one of Australia’s best golf clubs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional organisation and highly motivated team that is committed to excellence in providing an enjoyable and challenging golf course for our members and their guests. 

About New South Wales Golf Club

New South Wales Golf Club is an iconic championship golf course located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. This world-renowned links style course is a true test of golf, sculptured throughout the rolling hills and dunes of the Kamay National Park. This private member course is currently ranked in the top 50 golf courses in the world.

The key tasks include:

• Participate in the maintenance, renovation and reconstruction of turf and garden areas and playing surfaces.

• Attend TAFE classes as required and make every effort to maximise educational opportunities.

• Follow and implement all safe workplace practices.

• Weekend overtime on a rotating roster (typically a 4 hour morning shift)

Benefits

• Career progression and access to training.

• Certificate III in sports turf management.

• Learn a new set of skills.

• Working in a beautiful outdoor natural setting with historic standing.

• Six month work placement in final year of apprenticeship at one of the world’s best golf courses in the USA, UK or Europe.

• Opportunity to play golf at certain times during the month

• Become an integral team member of a diverse, challenging and rewarding industry

• Above award rates paid for the suitable applicant

What does the Club need from me?

• Commitment to ongoing studies.

• Have a strong work ethic and be physically fit for manual work.

• Be reliable, organised and have a keen eye for attention to detail.

• Early morning starts

• A genuine interest in greenkeeping.