Sports Turf Management Apprenticeship

Start Date: Immediate starts available

Location: La Trobe University – Bundoora Campus, VIC

Salary and perks: $17.41p/h (1st year) or $20.29p/h (2nd Year)

Role Benefits: Fulltime Permanent Benefits, Weekly Pay & Career Growth post trade

Work Type: High End Commercial Sports Fields Upkeep and Maintenance

About Solutions+:

At Solutions+ we create and maintain green spaces that make a real difference in communities and organisations. Backed by 30+ years in the industry, we bring experience, quality and pride to everything we do. We offer more than just a job; we invest in your growth. With ongoing training, career pathways, and a supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to build a long-term career and be recognised for the work you put in.

So, what duties can you expect to do in your apprenticeship?

• Maintain sports fields and surrounds through mowing, edging and turf care.
• Set up fields for training and game days, including line marking and equipment preparation.
• Assist with irrigation operation, hand watering and minor repairs.
• Carry out turf renovations such as aeration, scarifying and topdressing.
• Apply fertilisers and support weed, pest and disease management.
• Operate ride-on mowers, brush cutters, blowers and other turf equipment safely.
• Maintain garden beds, trees and landscaped areas across the facility.
• Complete TAFE training while building practical sports turf skills on-site.

What will you need?

• Driver’s licence and own transport. Or ability to get to site.
• National Police Check or willing to obtain one.
• Working with Children Check, or willing to obtain one (if over 18 years old)

We’re here to help you grow, make an impact, and build a future you’re proud of. Join a team that values your ideas, supports your development, and recognises the work you put in. Apply today and include your up-to-date resume for our recruitment team to peruse. Be part of a team that brings the plus!