About the Position

Newington College has an entry-level opportunity for a motivated Apprentice Greenkeeper to join our Grounds Department on a permanent full-time basis.

Tasks and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with our Turf management team to complete a variety of tasks. These include but are not limited to:

• Preparing cricket wickets for training and play.
• Preparing and marking rugby and football fields for training and match days.
• Operating various equipment, including mowers, rollers, hand tools, etc.
• Maintaining and programming irrigation.
• Applying fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides.

The ordinary working hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with possible Saturday work with sufficient notice in advance. One of these days will be spent studying a Cert III in Turf Management at TAFE NSW. Staff will be provided with uniforms and personal protective equipment.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Ben Lavender - Grounds Supervisor, at [email protected] or 0404384817

To view the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://newington.info/Greenkeeper-Apprenticeship-PD

About You

No prior experience in greenkeeping is required. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

• have experiences in greenkeeping or completed relevant certificates within the field
• enjoy working outdoors and be capable of physical work
• demonstrate ability and willingness to follow instructions, observe, listen, and learn
• demonstrate ability to operate under supervision and work within a team to achieve high-quality work
• demonstrate knowledge/experience in inspecting, maintaining, and reporting on all areas associated with sports fields, including irrigation, turf, plant & equipment
• demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• demonstrate ability to work autonomously in an efficient and safe manner
• demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve with a professional approach
• understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• hold a valid driver's license and white card
• hold a valid or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Clearance upon commencement.
• Understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices.

About the College

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here – from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than two thousand students across four vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. In 2026, Newington will enter an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Grade Five, becoming fully co-educational by 2033. Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.

If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could help us achieve our goals – we’d like to hear from you.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au

To Apply

To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g., holding a valid and current Australian work visa, citizenship, or permanency.

Applications should be submitted as a single attachment (PDF format preferred) of no more than six pages, including your cover letter and CV. To be considered, applications must be submitted electronically via our online application form at: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/

Applications close on Friday, 20 June 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may begin upon receipt of applications of interest, even before the closing date.