Course Superintendent

Blackheath Golf & Community Club; Blackheath; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 175.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work programs

Modern course infrastructure

Descrizione del lavoro

Blackheath Golf & Community Club in NSW is seeking a passionate Course Superintendent to lead daily course presentation, manage the maintenance crew, and drive agronomy and master planning initiatives.

You will collaborate with the General Manager, Golf Committee and Board, oversee irrigation and drainage upgrades, and uphold WHS and staff development while delivering exceptional playing conditions for our 18-hole championship layout.

Competenze

• Proven experience as a Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Qualifications in Sports Turf Management; Cert III minimum, Diploma preferred.
• Current chemical application accreditation.

Mansioni

• Deliver high-quality, consistent playing surfaces across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and surrounds.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Golf Committee and Board to achieve long-term development plans.
• Manage and optimise course infrastructure, including irrigation, water retention and stormwater systems.
• Troubleshoot, problem-solve and innovate in turf management, nutrition, chemical tracking and pest control.
• Maintain accurate documentation, prepare operational budgets and report progress to the General Manager.

Conoscenze

Turf management

Team leadership

Communication

WHS compliance

Formazione

Cert III in Sports Turf Management

Diploma in Sports Turf Management

Chemical application accreditation

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Established in 1922, Blackheath Golf & Community Club is a historic 18-hole championship layout located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Celebrated for its unique parkland footprint lined with vibrant azaleas, rhododendrons, and maples, our club provides an incomparable mountain golfing experience backed by a passionate membership and a proactive community board.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Course Superintendent to join our team. In this role, you will have a direct impact on our playing conditions and overall player experience by managing everyday course presentation, leading our maintenance crew, and executing strategic agronomy and master planning initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, consistent playing surfaces across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and surrounding areas.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager, Golf Committee, and Board of Directors to achieve long-term development plans.
• Manage and optimize course infrastructure, including our updated irrigation, water retention, and stormwater systems.
• Troubleshoot, problem-solve, and innovate within turf management, nutrition, chemical tracking, and pest control.
• Maintain accurate documentation, prepare operational budgets, and report on progress directly to the General Manager.

To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need

• Proven experience as a Course Superintendent or an Assistant Superintendent looking to step up.
• Strong proficiency with modern turf management techniques, soil management, and machinery fleet maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage professionally with committees, contractors, and club members.
• A strong track record of hands‑on team leadership, staff development, and workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance.
• Relevant qualifications in Sports Turf Management (Cert III minimum, Diploma preferred) alongside current chemical application accreditation.

What’s in It for You?

• Flexibility: Autonomy to structure work programs and manage seasonal demands alongside your team.
• Growth: Opportunity to leave your mark on the highest 18-hole course in NSW, with ongoing support for professional development and industry engagement.
• Perks: Modern, recently upgraded course infrastructure—including advanced drainage systems.
• Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive community club environment that values pride in workmanship.