Course Superintendent

Clifton Springs Golf Club; City of Greater Geelong; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clifton Springs Golf Club in Victoria, Australia, is seeking an experienced Course Superintendent to lead the presentation, maintenance and ongoing development of our golf course. This role reports to the CEO and works closely with Golf Operations and Club management to ensure top playing conditions and member satisfaction.

The successful candidate will bring strong agronomic knowledge, hands-on leadership, and a proven track record in budgets, staff management and course improvement projects.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience as Course Superintendent or senior turf professional
• Qualification in Sports Turf Management or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, turf nutrition and chemical applications
• Proven leadership and budget-management capability
• Excellent communication and collaboration with management, contractors and members
• Licensed to operate relevant machinery; chemical accreditation highly regarded

Responsabilidades

• Lead, develop and supervise the course maintenance team
• Deliver a consistently high standard of presentation across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and surrounding areas
• Develop and implement annual maintenance, agronomy, irrigation, fertiliser and chemical programs
• Monitor turf health, soil conditions, pests, diseases and weather impacts
• Manage daily work schedules, staff rostering and contractor requirements
• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance and replacement planning of course machinery and equipment
• Prepare and manage course maintenance budgets, including labour, materials, chemicals and capital requirements
• Support the planning and delivery of course improvement and capital works projects
• Work collaboratively with the CEO, Head of Golf, Golf Operations and Club management on course setup, competitions, events and member expectations
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental and chemical-handling requirements

Conocimientos

Agronomy knowledge

Irrigation systems

Turf nutrition

Chemical applications

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Educación

Sports Turf Management qualification

Diploma in Horticulture

Descripción del empleo

Clifton Springs Golf Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Course Superintendent to lead the presentation, maintenance, and continued development of our golf course. This is a key leadership role within the Club, responsible for delivering consistently high playing conditions and leading an engaged course maintenance team. The successful candidate will bring strong agronomic knowledge, practical operational capability and a genuine passion for golf course presentation. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Golf Operations, the Course Superintendent will manage all aspects of course maintenance, including turf health, irrigation, machinery, staff, budgets and course improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

Lead, develop and supervise the course maintenance team

Deliver a consistently high standard of presentation across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, gardens and surrounding course areas

Develop and implement annual maintenance, agronomy, irrigation, fertiliser and chemical application programs

Monitor turf health, soil conditions, pests, diseases and weather impacts

Manage daily work schedules, staff rostering and contractor requirements

Oversee the safe operation, maintenance and replacement planning of course machinery and equipment

Prepare and manage course maintenance budgets, including labour, materials, chemicals and capital requirements

Support the planning and delivery of course improvement and capital works projects

Work collaboratively with the CEO, Head of Golf, Golf Operations and Club management on course set-up, competitions, events and member expectations

Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental and chemical-handling requirements

About you

Demonstrated experience as a Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or senior turf professional

Relevant qualification in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture, or a related discipline

Strong knowledge of golf course agronomy, irrigation systems, turf nutrition, and chemical applications

Proven experience leading, developing and motivating a team

Sound financial and budget-management capability

Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with members, management, contractors, and suppliers

A proactive, practical, and hands-on leadership style

Current driver's licence: chemical accreditation and relevant machinery licences are highly regarded

Availability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required

About us

Clifton Springs Golf Club offers an exciting opportunity to lead the course operation at a progressive and growing Club, with a strong commitment to course presentation, member experience and future investment.

Clifton Springs Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer.