Qualified Greenkeeper

Green Acres Golf Club is looking for a motivated and passionate person to join our turf maintenance team. The club is situated 10 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. 

The applicant should have previous experience in general golf course maintenance and a sound knowledge of golf course machinery. Experience in horticulture and turf management including prior knowledge in a similar role will be preferential. The applicant will have a professional demeanor, high levels of initiative and be a responsible person with a great work ethic. They must be reliable, show initiative and be able to work autonomously or as part of a team when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating all types of machinery involved with maintaining a golf course
• Operating handheld machinery such as brush cutters, edgers, blowers and chainsaws
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the irrigation system
• Assist staff with all general maintenance and manual labour involved with producing a high standard golf course
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work environment
• Lead and mentor course staff including apprentices
• The successful applicant will report directly to the Assistant Superintendent

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL POSSESS:

• Previous experience in a similar role on another golf course
• Proactively identifying, monitoring and reporting any turf relative issues
• Reliable and honest with a sound work ethic
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Understand, comply and be pro-active with WH&S
• Knowledge of the game of golf would be advantageous

Above award wages will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applications with a covering letter can be sent to James Stewart, ********@greenacresgolf.com.au.

Applications close:  Friday 26th April 2024.