Golf Course Mechanic

Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Job summary

Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club – Holt ACT is seeking a qualified Golf Course Mechanic to join the Burns Golf Club Belconnen's course maintenance team. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing the fleet of turf machinery to ensure premium course presentation and reliable operation.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical issues, maintain service records, and support daily course preparation while adhering to OH&S standards.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate service records and comply with OH&S standards.
• Drive best-practice golf course maintenance and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all golf course plant and equipment.
• Operate turf machines to ensure optimal performance and quality of cut.
• Procure parts and consumables to minimise downtime.
• Keep up-to-date service records and ensure OH&S compliance.
• Assist with daily course preparation and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop safety

OH&S compliance

Job description

Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club – Holt ACT

The Burns Golf Club Belconnen is seeking a qualified and motivated Golf Course Mechanic to join our course maintenance department. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of the Club’s fleet of specialized turf machinery and equipment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a proactive approach to mechanical problem-solving, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of golf course presentation.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair: Manage the end-to-end maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all golf course plant and equipment.

Operational Precision: Operate and adjust specialized turf machinery to ensure optimal performance and quality of cut.

Procurement: Identify required components and manage the ordering of parts and consumables to ensure minimal equipment downtime.

Compliance & Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date service records for all machinery and ensure all workshop activities comply with OH&S regulations and safety standards.

Course Operations: Assist the maintenance team in daily course preparation and other aspects of golf course maintenance as required.

Selection Criteria

Ideally, applicants will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

Technical Expertise: Proven ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems in a turf or agricultural environment.

Organizational Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills with a disciplined approach to record-keeping.

Problem Solving: A demonstrated ability to solve complex mechanical issues and an eagerness to learn and implement new technical processes.

Professionalism: A "can-do" attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.

Licensing: A current, valid driver’s license.

The Golf Course Mechanic reports directly to the Course Superintendent. You will play a vital role in a dedicated team, ensuring that the day-to-day presentation of the course is executed to a premium standard through the delivery of reliable, high-performance equipment.

In return we will provide you with:

• Work life balance

The Burns Club is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.