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OverviewDo you have a passion for working outdoors, city presentation & maintaining sports turf surfaces?As a Sports Turf Maintenance Apprentice, you will support the Open Spaces team and gain practical skills in turf maintenance to keep our open spaces & sports fields well-presented. Based at our Oak Flats Services Depot, you will have the opportunity to rotate in the areas of open spaces, turf/sportsfield maintenance and greenkeeping.Training and EligibilityYou will complete a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management Course at Yallah TAFE to gain and develop practical knowledge and skills associated with the presentation of our city. This opportunity is open to school leavers, mature age applicants, second year apprentices and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.Program FocusThis is more than a trade... Our apprenticeships cover theoretical & practical requirements of on the job and off the job training. After completing your apprenticeship you will have formal qualifications with four years of practical experience with ability to gain additional tickets such as Medium Rigid (MR) truck licence, forklift ticket, loader competency and more.About CAT ProgramOur continuing commitment to expand our Cadet, Apprentice and Traineeship (CAT) program will aim to grow Council''s skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles. This is our third stage of this expansion of a number of new roles created, with a focus on the Open Spaces team.Council''s Cadet, Apprentice or Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council''s skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles and to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Councils cadets, apprentices or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification.For more information on our CAT program, click here.About UsShellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It''s an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) play space, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.Benefits and Working ArrangementsWe offer:Temporary Full time up to 4 years (or for the duration of the apprenticeship)38 hours per week with access to a 9 Day-fortnightSalary ranges from $601.70 per week (for a 16-year-old) up to $827.40 per week (for someone aged 18 and over)Plus 12% superannuationOn the job trainingCompulsory course costs are paid by CouncilApproved leave to attend TAFEGreat culture with a strong, values led and progressive teamEmployee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay run and moreAccess to local government and employee benefits such as; Long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and morePre-Placement and RequirementsPre-placement Medical examination may be requiredGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencementHow to ApplyFor further information about the position, click here for the position description.Contact: Joshua Rue, Team Coordinator Sportsfield on 0457 347 738.Closing date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at 11:30pm.Interview Schedule: Group interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, 14 October 2025. Candidates progressing to the next stage will be invited to attend second-round interviews during the week commencing 27 October 2025.Apply nowComplete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position. Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page. When you have submitted your application, an email confirmation will be sent to your nominated email address. Please ensure you have the correct email address and check your inbox (including your junk email). For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide To Applying.Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. We promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr