Golf Course Foreman

About The Club: 

Since 1903 Manly Golf Club is a proud private members Golf Club and Events centre.  

"Immaculate Manly" as it is colloquially known boasts a Peter Thomson designed Top 100 Golf Course with pristine playing surfaces that simply leaves golfers wanting for more.  

Without resting simply on its golfing pedigree, the Club through its heritage listed Clubhouse and world class catering team justifiably holds a place in the Australian Bridal Industry Hall of Fame.  

The Club operates to provide our members and guests with a high-quality experience built on superior playing surfaces, first class amenities and attentive service. 

About The Role: 

This is a key position within the Course maintenance team, working directly alongside the Golf Course Superintendent, Senior Assistant Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual that will be hands on in the day-to-day management and future development and planning of the course. 

This is a great opportunity for a Course Foreman looking to take the next step in their career. 

Type: Full time, Permanent 

Remuneration: Neg. Salary 

The Candidate:

Our team is always welcome to candidates with a friendly disposition and a positive can do attitude. For this particular role the successful candidate is required to have Minimum Cert III in Turf Management or equivalent qualifications and be proficient in operating and maintaining turf equipment and machinery. It is also desirable for the candidate to possess the following key qualifications and experience : 

• Strong work ethic and can-do attitude, 
• Good communication skills, 
• Proven track record in the turf industry, 
• Experience in chemical application 
• Chemical spraying certificate, 
• Experience with Toro irrigation systems operation & repairs will be highly advantageous but non-essential,  
• An understanding of WH&S requirements on Golf Courses, 
• Current driver’s licence 

Successful candidates will demonstrate capacity to work and contribute consistent with our Club core values: 

• We are welcoming, respectful & inclusive  
• We are sustainable custodians of our assets, culture & traditions  
• We encourage a strong thread of family connection  
• We act socially responsible  
• We each, members and staff contribute positively to the Club  

Principal Job Purpose: 

• Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications
• Work directly with Course Superintendent and other key staff members/management to constantly improve the Golf Course, club grounds, maintenance facility and all safety programs
• Help schedule and supervise the daily operations of the course maintenance staff
• Train, motivate and supervise the staff in a capable manner

Benefits 

• Free on site parking 
• Public transport nearby (B1/ B2) 
• Daily lunch inclusions 
• Stable employer with over 120 years of trading 
• Strong professional development opportunities 
• Access to Golf Course and bowling green in quiet social times 

How to apply:

Please email Leon Blacker **************@manlygolf.com.au 

Due to the volume of applicants only shortlisted or applicants to be interviewed with be contacted.