Golf Course Superintendent

Palmer Coolum Resort Golf Course is designed by renowned Golf Course architect, Robert Trent Jones Jnr with the stunning 18 hole course challenging even the best golfers while still providing plenty of enjoyment for the novice.

The par 72, 6324 metre course has been tackled by the game’s best including major winners Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Y.E.Yang, Greg Norman, Darren Clarke, Ricky Fowler and Jason Day and has been home to 11 PGA championships. All players love our contrasting landscapes, from lakeside holes to manicured fairways that weave their way through native bushland. With the Sunshine Coast being in a sub-tropical climate, golf at this superbly challenging course is a highlight for guests, visitors and locals all year round! 

Applicants must meet all criteria described in the below requirements and be able to display a good work ethic and demonstrate a keen interest and commitment to further developing a career in the Turf Industry.

The position is perfect for an individual who thrives in a professional environment and will enjoy delivering the highest standards across all areas of the Golf Course and its maintenance operations. 

 Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Implementing a high standard of maintenance to ensure the best presentation of Palmer Coolum Golf Course,
• Be an important member of the resort management team.
• Providing leadership and direction in on-course developments and improvements
• Ensuring a safe environment for golfers and staff.
• Developing and deliver a budgeted work program to achieve the Course Maintenance Plan,
• Developing course maintenance staff to a high skill level and employ those skills in their day-to-day activity to continually improve productivity and efficient work practices
• Ensuring effective management of internal and external resources to deliver course maintenance programs 

To be successful, you will have:

• Over 3 years’ experience as an Assistant Superintendent or currently holding the position of Superintendent at a Golf Course,
• Experience in Warm Season Climates,
• Experience in presenting top class resort Golf Course,
• Exceptional communication skills,
• Experience in Preparing the Golf Course for Tour Level Tournaments,
• Experience with the preparation and management of budgets,
• Have exceptional organizational skills with clear focus on quality and service standards.
• Be team focused, with strong leadership, training, and staff management skills.
• Be confident in all areas of WH&S, staff rostering, and other duties related to daily and weekly Golf Course maintenance.
• Have a full understanding of all current Golf Course machinery operations and experience in managing preventative maintenance programs. 
• Have experience in irrigation and maintenance issues.
• Relevant Sports Turf Management or Horticultural Trade or equivalent qualifications.
• Accreditation in Chemical Applications & Safe Handling
• Current Drivers Licence.

If this sound like the position for you please email current resume and cover letter to our Management Team on the email below.

Email: ****@palmergolf.com.au