Golf Course Maintenance Officer

Council Jobs; Frankston; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Purchased leave

Paid parental leave

Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave

Employee assistance program

Salary sacrifice gym membership

Job summary

Frankston City Council is seeking a Golf Course Maintenance Officer to support turf management and renovation activities at Centenary Park Golf Course. The role involves assisting the Turf Management team with maintenance tasks and operating turf-specific equipment.

The position is full-time, with rostered weekend overtime and intermittent weekday overtime around events. Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Turf Management and a Victorian Driver Licence, with MR Truck Licence and

Qualifications

• Certificate III or similar qualification in Turf Management related discipline.
• Experience maintaining turf in parks, sporting reserves, recreation areas or golf courses.
• Ability to use a variety of horticulture and turf management tools, plant and mechanical equipment.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Medium Rigid Truck Licence (manual transmission) and Front-End Loader / Tractor will be well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the maintenance of Centenary Park Golf Course through application of turf management, horticulture and renovation practices and the utilisation of turf specific plant and equipment; and
• Assisting the Turf Management team to undertake turf maintenance tasks at Centenary Park Golf Course.

Skills

Turf maintenance experience

Driver license (Victorian)

MR Truck Licence

Front-End Loader/Tractor operation

Education

Certificate III in Turf Management

Tools

Turf maintenance tools

Horticulture equipment

Plant and mechanical equipment

Job description

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Operations Department are seeking a dedicated individual to join the team as a Golf Course Maintenance Officer. The position will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of turf at Centenary Park Golf Course.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the maintenance of Centenary Park Golf Course through application of turf management, horticulture and renovation practices and the utilisation of turf specific plant and equipment; and
• Assisting the Turf Management team to undertake turf maintenance tasks at Centenary Park Golf Course.

This is a full-time position and will include rostered weekend overtime work on a rotating basis.

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, but who can also take the initiative to work autonomously as needed from time to time. Additionally, you will bring to the role;

• Certificate III or similar qualification in Turf Management related discipline
• Experience maintaining turf in parks, sporting reserves, recreation areas or golf courses
• Ability to use a variety of horticulture and turf management tools, plant and mechanical equipment
• A current Victorian Driver Licence
• Medium Rigid Truck Licence (manual transmission) and Front-End Loader / Tractor will be well regarded.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values "Kinder, Fairer, Smarter". As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 3A currently remunerated at $69,665.28 per annum, plus superannuation. Weekend overtime is required on a rostered basis, as well as intermittent weekday overtime around important events and course work.

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

The closing date for applications to this role is Sunday 18 October 2026 (11:55pm)

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.