School Based Apprentice | Greenkeeper

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking to kick start your career in your final years of high school? An exciting opportunity is here for you!

Cumberland City Council are pleased to offer a school based apprenticeship for a young person in our City Open Spaces team. This position offers a combination of on-the-job work experience and attendance required at TAFE or through a Registered Training Organisation to complete a Certificate III in Sports Turf Maintenance. This is a five (5) year apprenticeship, with three (3) years of dedicated fulltime work in the role, alongside Council's Recreational Assets team.

You can download the position description here for more information:

School Based Apprentice - Greenkeeper.
The successful applicant:

must be entering Year 11 in 2026
be aged 16 years or older by the start of February 2026
have a willingness to learn and undertake on the job training
have the ability to work within a team environment.
About this role:

Term contract position for up to five (5) years
The successful applicant will be required to work part-time, one (1) day per week for the first two (2) years, and full-time (70 hours per fortnight) for the remaining three (3) years.
Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

Trainee pay scale of the Cumberland Salary Structure starting from $20.68 per hour, plus 11.5% superannuation
The commencing salary will depend upon the successful applicant's age and year of schooling completed.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
Corporate Health Insurance discounts
Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-1+ vaccinations and to donate blood
Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
Free access to Council owned swimming pools
Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT US
Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

What you'll need to have for this role:

The right to live and work in Australia
Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-1+ Vaccination Procedure.
Enquiries: Telephone Brad Horn, Manager City Open Spaces on 8757 +565 for further information.

Closing date: 11:5+pm, Sunday 2+ September 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire. You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.