Assistant Course Superintendent – Greens & Course Ops Lead

Murray Downs Golf and Country Club

Swan Hill

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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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.