The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) in partnership with John Deere & Brandt AU, announced the fourth Work Experience and Placement Programs under the Women in Turf Strategy.
The ASTMA, John Deere & Brandt AU, in conjunction with Melbourne Olympic Park Trust & AAMI Park, have an opportunity for up to nine (9) female sports turf managers to aid in the preparation of playing surfaces at AAMI Park for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Taking place every four years, the FIFA Women’s World Cup sees 32 nations compete on the international stage across Australia and New Zealand, with the competition running from July 20, 2023 through to the final exactly a month later on August 20, 2023.
With continental qualification pathways leading to an exciting finals event, this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20, 2023 with co-hosts New Zealand taking on Norway.
John Deere & Brandt AU will select three Victorian female sports turf professionals in conjunction with the ASTMA offering up to an additional six (6) Victorian female turf managers the opportunity to aid in the preparation of playing surfaces at AAMI Park across event days in July and August 2023.
With the schedule of World Cup games slated for AAMI Park commencing on Friday 21st July with Nigeria taking on Canada, and running through to the final Round of 16 game on Tuesday August 8, 2023, the ASTMA have several opportunities available for turf managers to get involved in this historic event.
Applications will be conducted in date groups, to ensure a variety of learning and experience opportunities are available, in addition to working to prepare venue and playing surfaces for a minimum of two FIFA World Cup matches.
Applications are open for the following dates:
- Group 1 – 20th July to 25th July 2023
- Group 2 – 30th July to 3rd August 2023
- Group 3 – 5th August to 9th August 2023
- Multiple Dates / Groups
- All Dates/Groups Listed
Applicants are able to nominate for multiple groups (example group 1 and group 3) based on their availability, or nominate for inclusion in all dates based on their availability.
Program Dates
| Groups | Arrival | Departure | |
| Group 1 | Thursday July 20 | Tuesday July 25 | 6 days |
| Group 2 | Sunday July 30 | Thursday August 3 | 5 days |
| Group 3 | Saturday August 5 | Wednesday August 9 | 5 days |
Program Information
- ASTMA, John Deere & Brandt AU will cover costs for ground transfers, parking and accreditation – NOTE: for interstate applicants, no flight or accomodation costs will be covered in this work placement opportunity
- Applications are open to Victorian turf managers under the Women in Turf Strategy
- Interstate turf managers are welcome to apply, however will be responsible for their own flights and accomodation costs for the duration of the program (Refer Point 1)
- AAMI Park and MOPT representatives will induct volunteers and provide on-site support and liaison for job tasks & roles
- Applicants are able to nominate for multiple groups (example group 1 and group 3) based on their availability, or nominate for inclusion in all dates based on their availability.
- Up to nine (9) female sports turf managers will be selected to be part of the Women in Turf: Volunteer Placement Program – FIFA Women’s World Cup™, with John Deere & Brandt AU will select 3 Victorian female sports turf professionals in conjunction with the ASTMA offering up to an additional six (6) Victorian female turf managers the opportunity to aid in the preparation of playing surfaces at AAMI Park
Applications are open to Qualified female sports turf managers or female Apprentices – applications are open to females working in any area of the industry, including Golf Courses, Sportsfields & Grounds, Racetracks, Lawn Tennis, Councils, Bowls and others
Applications
Applications for the Women in Turf: Volunteer Placement Program – FIFA Women’s World Cup™ are open to qualified female sports turf managers or female apprentices and must be received through the ASTMA website by 5.00pm Thursday 18th May 2023 and successful applicants will be notified by Friday 19th May 2023.
Apply here: Women in Turf: Volunteer Placement Program – FIFA Women’s World Cup™.