Facilities Sports Turf Management Apprentice

Role Highlights

• Full-time 4-year apprenticeship
• Be a key member of a busy, friendly team
• Set in 19-hectare campus

The Role

As an apprentice in the College’s Grounds Department, you will be part of a team responsible to the Grounds and Maintenance Manager for undertaking a range of activities associated with the maintenance of the College grounds and gardens to a high standard. These activities may require you to operate machinery, work with chemicals and/or drive vehicles (provided you hold a current C Class Driver’s Licence).

In addition to working at the College, you will be required to enter into a training contract with the College and undertake the associated training and studies required to complete a 4 year apprenticeship in Sports Turf Management. It is likely that you will be enrolled at the South Metropolitan TAFE in Murdoch to undertake these studies.

This is an ongoing, full-time role, as a key member of the team working across the 19-hectare campus situated on Gabbiljee (Bull Creek).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the maintenance of garden beds and grassed areas, including mowing, pruning, whipper snipping, mulching, spraying and rubbish removal, throughout the College’s campus to a high standard using best horticultural and green-keeping practices.
• Assisting with routine and emergency maintenance of the College’s reticulation system, including undertaking minor repairs as directed.
• Assisting with the preparation of sporting fields, including line marking and sports goal installation, as scheduled. 
• Assisting with the establishment and upgrade of both hard and soft landscaping features throughout the College campus.

About You

As a school Facilities Sports Turf Management Apprentice with limited previous experience, you will still demonstrate several important skills and aptitudes. These skills will develop over time and cover both technical abilities and soft skills, helping you effectively manage and maintain school grounds. Therefore, you will be able to display an appropriate:

• Aptitude for operating role-related equipment (mowers, aerators, spreaders) with training.
• Ability and appetite to learn basic mechanical skills for routine maintenance and minor repairs, including practical trouble-shooting skills.
• Understanding of the basics of irrigation systems and water management.
• Ability to contribute to the design and maintenance of attractive outdoor spaces, including knowledge of landscape design principles, hardscape installation, and irrigation systems.
• Willingness to undergo practical training sessions under supervision and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings with guidance.
• Proven experience in meeting deadlines and managing time efficiently.
• Build effective communication skills for interacting with supervisors, colleagues, and school staff.

About All Saints’

All Saints’ College is one of WA’s leading coeducational independent schools, catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. With a focus on developing students as individuals to become confident global citizens, the College’s innovative and future-focused approach to education allows students and staff to explore diverse pathways and opportunities.

Situated on Gabbiljee (Bull Creek), the College’s vast and landscaped 19-hectare property features state-of-the-art facilities, integrated natural environments, contemporary learning spaces, and unique community spaces for connecting and sharing including the College café, Wanju. ASC staff members form a core part of the diverse and welcoming College community, and, along with our students, parents, and community members, contribute to that ‘All Saints’ feeling’—where diversity is celebrated, individuals bring their best selves, and learning through failing (or ‘flearning’) is encouraged.

Our mission

All Saints’ College, in partnership with its families, community and the Anglican Church, empowers students to develop their potential, becoming confident, compassionate and committed to worthwhile service to the local and global communities.

Our vision

Making a positive difference in our world

Our values

Empathy:        seeking to understand the perspective and experience of others
Respect:          for self and others, for community and environment
Integrity:         acting with moral strength and grace, guided by humility and compassion
Courage:         to be our best selves

The Benefits

The College offers a broad range of benefits to attract and retain outstanding staff, including but not limited to:

• One rostered day off (RDO) a month
• Temporary absence policy
• Restless Curiosity and Professional Development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Bonus leave during December/January holidays.

How to Apply

A one-page cover letter, addressed to The Principal, and an up-to-date CV submitted via the Apply button.

Applications for this position will close no later than 3pmWednesday 12 June, however, applications will be shortlisted as they are received, and the ad will be closed once a suitable applicant has been identified. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.

Further Information

A copy of the Duty Statement can be accessed from the Employment page of the All Saints’ College website: https://allsaints.wa.edu.au/employment/

For role-specific questions, please contact Tony Guy, Grounds and Maintenance Manager, on (08) 9313 93***for a confidential discussion.