Director of Golf

Sun City Country Club, Inc; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff playing privileges

Club benefits

Structured professional development

Job summary

Sun City Country Club in Yanchep, Western Australia, seeks a Director of Golf to lead Golf Operations, Pro Shop and member experience. You will shape the department, mentor staff, manage budgets, and drive development programmes with the General Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will implement strategic plans, grow golf participation, manage events, and build strong industry partnerships while upholding safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Strong golf industry and operational experience with understanding of club golf and competitions.
• Experience leading people and creating a positive service culture.
• Experience in a Pro Shop, retail or commercially focused golf operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Golf Operations and member/visitor experience.
• Mentor and develop Golf Operations staff with clear service standards.
• Oversee competitions, bookings and member golf.
• Drive commercial performance of the Pro Shop including merchandising and inventory.

Skills

Golf operations

People leadership

Retail/Pro Shop management

Budgeting & financial acumen

Communication & relationship-building

Strategic planning

Initiative & continuous learning

Education

PGA of Australia qualification

Golf management degree or related qualification

Tools

Golf management software

Job description

Sun City Country Club is looking for an exceptional golf industry professional ready to take the next significant step in their career.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Golf will lead the Club’s Golf Operations, people, Pro Shop and retail, competitions, events, member experience and golf development.

We are looking for more than an experienced golf operator. We are looking for a future industry leader.

Someone who understands golf, can lead and develop people, brings ideas rather than waiting for them, understands the commercial side of the business and wants to continue developing broader management and leadership capability.

In return, Sun City will provide genuine responsibility, autonomy and a strong commitment to the successful applicant’s education, professional development and career growth.

Located in Yanchep, approximately 45 minutes north of Perth, Sun City Country Club provides an outstanding golfing environment for more than 800 golf members and the growing surrounding community.

The Club features an 18-hole golf course recognised among Australia’s Top 100 Public Access Courses, together with a large grass driving range, chipping area and putting green.

With Golf Operations now under direct Club management, Sun City is entering an exciting new phase with opportunities to further develop our member experience, Pro Shop, events, golf development programmes and broader golf services.

The Opportunity

The Director of Golf will take ownership of the performance and continued development of the Golf Operations Department, working closely with the General Manager and wider management team.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the day-to-day Golf Operations Department and the overall member and visitor golf experience.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Golf Operations team, creating clear standards around service, accountability and professionalism.
• Oversee competitions, fixtures, championships, bookings and member golf.
• Lead the commercial performance of the Pro Shop, including purchasing, merchandising, inventory, margins, supplier relationships and retail growth.
• Develop and deliver corporate golf days, feature events and special golf activities.
• Work with the Club’s Teaching Professional & Game Development to establish the direction of junior, beginner, adult and player-development programmes.
• Support member attraction, onboarding, engagement and retention, including pathways from introductory golf into regular participation and membership.
• Contribute to operational planning, budgets, financial reporting, business cases and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with members, committees, suppliers, Golf Management Australia, the PGA of Australia, GolfWA and other industry partners.
• Ensure appropriate operational, safety, compliance and risk-management standards across Golf Operations.

About You

You will be an experienced golf industry professional ready to take genuine ownership of a complete Golf Operations department. You may currently be a Director of Golf, Golf Operations Manager, Assistant Professional, Golf Services Manager or senior golf industry professional ready for greater responsibility.

• Strong golf industry and operational experience, with a thorough understanding of Club golf and competitions.
• Experience leading people and creating a positive, accountable service culture.
• Experience within a successful Pro Shop, retail or commercially focused golf operation.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of budgets, stock, margins and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, planning and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with members, committees, suppliers and industry partners.
• Sound systems and technology capability.
• Initiative, sound judgement and the confidence to recommend and implement improvements.
• A genuine commitment to continued learning and broader management development.

A PGA of Australia qualification, or recognised qualifications in golf management, business, leadership, sport management or related disciplines, will be highly regarded.

WE WILL INVEST IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT
A structured professional development and education programme will be established with the successful applicant, aligned with their experience, development needs and longer-term career objectives.

Professional Development & Career Growth

The Club will actively support relevant education, training, networking and professional development through Golf Management Australia (GMA), the PGA of Australia and other recognised golf and club industry programmes.

Development opportunities may include:

• Leadership and people management.
• Financial management, budgeting and business planning.
• Retail, commercial and supplier management.
• Governance, membership and Club administration.
• Strategic planning, project management and business-case development.
• Exposure to broader Club operations.
• GMA education, conferences, networking and professional development opportunities.
• PGA of Australia education, accreditation and professional development where relevant.
• Industry networking and recognised professional qualifications.

We do not expect the successful applicant to know everything on day one. We do expect them to want to keep learning.

Why This Role?

Lead Golf Operations, rather than simply work within them.

Genuine autonomy, accountability and opportunity to make an impact.

Direct working relationship with the General Manager.

More than 800 golf members and an established golf operation.

Opportunity to shape the Golf Operations structure, standards and culture.

Dedicated Teaching Professional & Game Development support.

Structured investment in your professional development, including relevant GMA and PGA education, training and networking opportunities.

Exposure to broader areas of Club management.

Opportunities to build your industry network and professional profile.

A highly competitive remuneration package, positioned towards the upper end of comparable golf industry leadership roles and commensurate with the experience and capability of the successful applicant.

For suitably qualified applicants, opportunities will be available to provide golf coaching within agreed working hours, with coaching commissions and remuneration arrangements negotiated with the successful applicant.

Staff playing privileges and Club benefits.

Sun Country Club offers a highly competitive remuneration package, benchmarked with comparable golf industry leadership roles, reflecting the successful applicant’s experience and capability.

Benefits include:

• Support for relevant GMA and PGA professional development, education and networking.
• Staff playing privileges and Club benefits.
• For suitably qualified applicants, opportunities to provide golf coaching within agreed working hours, with coaching commissions negotiated separately.