2Ic / Greenkeeper

Charlestown Golf Club is rated in the top 3 courses in Newcastle. We pride ourselves on not only providing an excellent well-maintained course, we offer an enjoyable experience. The club has an 18-hole golf course, 26 Bay Driving Range, clubhouse boasting panoramic views, 11 gaming machines, ATM, TAB, keno and wedding ceremony facilities.

We are looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Course superintendent.

Purpose of the position

The Assistant Course Superintendent assists in the daily delivery of the golf course and surrounding grounds to the standards as set down by the Board and expectations of the Superintendent. To assist the Course Superintendent to implement the Maintenance Program to ensure the environmentally sustainable continuous improvement of the course.

Duties &Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Superintendent, assists with the supervision of the day to day operations of the course
• Supervisors any construction or reconstruction as determined necessary by the Board or Greens Committee
• Is actively involved with the chemical management process, training, and guidance of staff
• Performs all necessary administrative activities surrounding daily course maintenance practices
• Ensures department work practices and work environment meets OH &S requirements
• In conjunction with the Course Superintendent to be responsible for the induction and training of all new staff
• In his absence from the golf course, or by prior arrangement when otherwise required, temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Course Superintendent

Qualifications

• Certificate III or preferably IV in Sports Turf Management
• First Aid Qualifications
• Chainsaw Ticket
• Management in WHS & Environmental systems 
• EPAR Knowledge