1st Year Apprentice Greenkeeper

Waterford Valley Golf Course is an 18 hole championship golf course located 30 mins from the Melbourne CBD. We currently have a great career opportunity vacant for a 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice in Sportsturf Management to join our ground staff team in Knoxfield. 

Waterford Valley is a par 72, (6545 m) unique championship 18 hole golf course situated in Knoxfield. It has been designed with flexibility in its layout and provides a wide range of golfing challenges. The course is made up of Santa ana couch Tees and Fairways, G2 Bentgrass greens, 63 bunkers and 11 lakes and wetlands.

We are seeking an individual who is:

• Genuinely passionate about sports turf management and the game of golf

• Can demonstrate a desire to learn and excel in the turf industry; both at work   and through their studies

• Enthusiastic and has strong attention to detail

• Continued physical ability to perform manual tasks and enjoy working    outdoors

• Has a drivers licence and own car/transport

Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include: · 

• General golf course set up and upkeep of the Golf Course

• Mowing duties which will include: - Greens, Tees, Fairways and Roughs

• Hand watering greens

• Raking bunkers and bunker maintenance 

• Assist with fertiliser and chemical applications 

• Irrigation maintenance and repair

• Operation of machinery and equipment

All current Turf management apprentices are also encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to *****@wvgolf.com.au

Applications close 18th March 2024