ANZSCO 362311
Greenkeeper
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2013, Version 1.2Establishes and maintains fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Also called
- Turf Keeper
Unit group 3623
Greenkeepers
GREENKEEPERS establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Indicative skill level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks include
- Preparing seedbeds for new turf
- Establishing and maintaining turf by watering, over sowing or over seeding, and repairing green damage
- Mowing, rolling and levelling turf
- Pegging and marking out lines and logos, installing nets, posts and stumps, and placing other sports equipment on playing areas
- Operating and maintaining hand and power driven equipment such as mowers, aerators, cultivators, corers and line marking equipment
- Constructing cricket wickets, tennis courts, and bowling, croquet and golf greens
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- Replanting, repairing, aerating, fertilising and top dressing lawns
- Installing and maintaining synthetic surfaces
- May maintain buildings, fences and surrounding gardens
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.
ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 (the edition the MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL use)
Title in this edition: Greenkeeper, skill level 3
- Major group
- 3 TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS
- Sub-major group
- 36 Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers
- Minor group
- 362 Horticultural Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3623 Greenkeepers
Possible visa options
Visas that Greenkeeper may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).
| Visa | Stay | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL | CSOL | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) | Permanent | Not on MLTSSL | On STSOL | ROL not used for this visa | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 3 |
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated | — | Not on MLTSSL | On STSOL | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 4 |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | Temporary (Up to 2 years) | Not on MLTSSL | On STSOL | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/050, s 6 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream | Temporary (5 years) | Not on MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/219, s 5(1) |
✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.
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