2IC | Assistant Course Superintendent

Murray Downs Golf and Country Club; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Downs Golf & Country Club in Swan Hill VIC is seeking an Assistant Course Superintendent to join our team. This full-time role supports daily course maintenance, irrigation management, and long-term improvements to ensure championship playing surfaces.

The ideal candidate has a Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent), 5+ years in senior greenkeeping roles, and an AQF3 Chemical Application Licence. Experience with irrigation and turf equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV (or higher) in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior greenkeeping or turf management roles.
• AQF3 Chemical Application Licence.
• Experience with irrigation systems and modern turf maintenance equipment.
• Competency operating excavators and tracked machinery (desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, machinery management, and sustainable turf practices.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily course maintenance activities and staff scheduling.
• Assist in delivering consistently high presentation standards across all playing surfaces.
• Support course renovation, construction, and enhancement projects.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and club policies.
• Operate, monitor, and optimise irrigation systems to maximise turf performance.
• Assist with management and maintenance of course machinery and assets.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the turf maintenance team.
• Foster a professional, safety‑focused, and positive workplace culture.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Irrigation systems

Machinery operation

Turf maintenance

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management

AQF3 Chemical Application Licence

Tools

Excavators

Job description

Murray Downs Golf and Country Club – Swan Hill VIC

Murray Downs Golf & Country Club – Swan Hill VIC

Work outdoors at one of Australia’s top 100 golf courses

About Us:

Murray Downs Golf & Country Club is a premier regional golf destination on the NSW/VIC border, near Swan Hill. Our championship course is consistently rated among the top 100 in Australia and is well known as the top rated course along the Murray. We're currently expanding our team with multiple exciting opportunities.

2IC | Assistant Course Superintendent – Full Time

Working closely with the Course Superintendent, the Assistant Course Superintendent will play an integral role in maintaining championship‑standard playing surfaces while supporting strategic course improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Course Operations

• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily course maintenance activities and staff scheduling
• Assist in delivering consistently high presentation standards across all playing surfaces
• Support course renovation, construction, and enhancement projects
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and club policies
• Operate, monitor, and optimise irrigation systems to maximise turf performance
• Assist with management and maintenance of course machinery and assets

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the turf maintenance team
• Foster a professional, safety‑focused, and positive workplace culture
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, contractors, and stakeholders

About You

We are seeking a proactive and motivated professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding golf course conditions.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Certificate IV (or higher) in Sports Turf Management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior greenkeeping or turf management roles
• AQF3 Chemical Application Licence
• Experience with irrigation systems and modern turf maintenance equipment
• Competency operating excavators and tracked machinery (desirable)
• Strong technical knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, machinery management, and sustainable turf practices
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities

What We Offer

We aim to make all roles both professionally rewarding and lifestyle enhancing.

• Access to golf course facilities
• Staff discounts across food, beverage, and club services
• Supportive, community‑focused club culture
• Regional lifestyle offering excellent work–life balance

Professional Development

• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Leadership development support
• Opportunities to work alongside industry consultants and agronomists
• Attendance at conferences and professional workshops encouraged

Stability & Work Environment

• A well‑resourced club with clear long‑term strategic direction
• Ongoing investment in course and infrastructure development
• Positive team culture with opportunities for career growth