Greenkeeper

What we offer...

• The opportunity to contribute your ideas to develop and enhance both golf courses.
• State of the art equipment and machinery which is maintained by our onsite Mechanic.
• Hours of work Monday – Friday 5am – 1pm, with weekend 4 hour rotating roster overtime shifts.
• An enjoyable and social work environment where team members are recognised and rewarded for their effort, making West Beach Parks a unique, fulfilling and fun place to work.
• A health and wellbeing program with monthly initiatives which support team member health and wellbeing.
• All uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided.

We are looking to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.  Our values are:

• ETHICS is how we do everything with honesty
• ACCOUNTABILITY is how we own our action to make things happen
• RESPECT is how we care about each other and our environment
• TEAMWORK is how we do our best work as one.

Do you share these values?  If so, read on…

About the role... Reporting to the Precinct Superintendent you will be responsible for:

• Presenting the golf courses in the best possible condition for the members and visitors.
• Conducting all plantings and associated work as directed and to the required standard.
• Carrying out work efficiently, accurately and to the required standard, whilst ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring safety is paramount, and that equipment, machinery, tools and facilities are provided in a safe and functional condition by undertaking regular checks, maintaining check lists, documentation and reporting all hazards and potential risks.
• Contributing individually or as part of a team on projects, facilities and operational planning or continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facilities and grounds for player enjoyment.
• Ensuring the West Beach Parks Customer Service Charter is delivered and behaviours reflect the non-negotiable actions.

You are… A turf management or horticulture professional looking for a fun place to work and a great team environment.  You have a passion for presenting golf courses, grounds and gardens to a high standard as well as: 

• Knowledge of standards for the appearance and functionality of golf courses to meet industry, regulatory standards, player needs and expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work to an agreed quality/control system which includes compliance with performance standards, policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Significant knowledge of trade principles and practices and effective interpretation of complex instructions in carrying out activities and tasks.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment in the selection of a range of tools, equipment, methods or processes to complete tasks.
• The ability to use initiative and creativity to anticipate risks/problems and proactively provide or implement solutions.
• Practical knowledge of WHS and its application in a variety of situations.
• The ability to work in positively, cooperatively and productively in a team environment.
• Have an Australian Drivers License and a current Police Clearance.

To apply… Click “Apply”. and please submit a cover letter and a resume addressing the requirements and criteria of the position, and attention your application to Wendy Cannell.

Applications close Sunday 19 May at 5pm.

Enquiries can be directed to Wendy Cannell, People & Culture Administrator on 8355 7306.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.