Apprentice Curator - Sports Turf Management

Full-Time Apprenticeship

Love sport? Enjoy working outdoors? Looking for a career rather than just a job?

Cricket ACT is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated First Year Apprentice Curator to join our Sportsgrounds team and begin a career in Sports Turf Management.

Working alongside experienced Sports Turf professionals, you'll learn the skills required to prepare and maintain playing surfaces at Manuka Oval, one of Canberra's premier sporting venues. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, complete a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, and build a career in a growing industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of turf wickets, outfields and training facilities.

• Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment.

• Fertilising, top dressing and re-turfing sports surfaces.

• Assisting with irrigation system maintenance and repairs.

• Identifying and controlling weeds and pests.

• Supporting general sportsground and landscape maintenance activities.

• Learning from experienced Sports Turf professionals in a practical, hands-on environment.

About You

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in sport, turf management or horticulture.

• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Be reliable, motivated and willing to learn.

• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Have good communication skills.

• Have completed Year 12 (or equivalent).

• Hold a current ACT Driver Licence (or equivalent).

• Be committed to completing a four-year apprenticeship and achieving a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.

What's In It For You?

• Earn while you learn.

• Complete a nationally recognised qualification.

• Work at one of Canberra's iconic sporting venues.

• Learn from experienced industry professionals.

• Build the foundations for a long-term career in sports turf and venue management.

If you're passionate about sport, enjoy hands-on work and want to develop skills that can turn into a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For further information, contact ****@cricketact.com.au

Applications close Sunday 6 September