Greenkeeper

The Royal Queensland Golf Club is the premier golf club in Queensland.  Situated at Eagle Farm, this private golf club provides a premium golfing and social environment for its members and guests. The Club has an 18-hole Championship Course, driving range and a world class teaching facility with state-of-the-art golf simulation equipment.

With plenty of projects on the horizon including hosting the 2024 PGA Tournament, hosting golf at the 2032 Olympics and the design and construction of a new short course, the Club offers job enrichment for our team of staff.

An excellent opportunity exists for a driven individual to join the Royal Queensland Golf Club team in a Greenkeeping role.

 The key responsibilities will include:

• Operating and/or maintaining a wide range of turf machinery and equipment
• General green keeping duties
• Safe and efficient operation of all mowing equipment
• Setting up course for day’s play
• Bunker maintenance
• Pest identification and control
• Irrigation system maintenance and management
• Assisting in the training and/or supervision of other employees 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in a similar environment
• Strong communication skills
• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Pesticide Application Licence
• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways, and roughs.
• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play.
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patters, construct tees and/or greens.

This position will primarily be completed during 5.30am – 2.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 5.00am – 9.00am on Wednesday however will be flexible.  Additional overtime will be required throughout the year for special events and busy periods.