Apprentice Greenkeeper BISP x 2 - 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

Ready to grow your career in turf management? We are looking for 2 enthusiastic Apprentice Greenkeeper BISP to join our dedicated team at Blacktown International Sports Park on term-contract, full-time basis for up to 4 years. In this hands-on role, you will attend and excel in your Certificate III Sports Turf Management studies at a leading Registered Training Organisation. You will apply your growing knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality work in line with your apprenticeship stage, gradually requiring less guidance as your competence blossoms.

An ideal candidate will be actively involved in the preparation, improvement, and maintenance of sports fields and turf cricket wickets, including minor landscaping. You will also develop expertise in operating and maintaining sports field irrigation systems and a range of small plant and equipment safely and efficiently. We will teach you to select and use the right tools and methods for every task. Safety is paramount, and you will work in full accordance with our safe working practices.

We expect you to strive for excellence in the quality and quantity of your work, diligently learn and apply new skills, and successfully complete all formal training. This role will contribute to broader parks maintenance, alongside specialised sports field and turf wicket care. If you are eager to learn, contribute, and build a rewarding career outdoors, we encourage you to apply!

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 BISP x 2