Golf course superintendent

Tin Can Bay Country Club; Tin Can Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tin Can Bay Country Club in Queensland is seeking an experienced Course Superintendent to lead the presentation, maintenance and development of our golf course. You will manage agronomy, irrigation, equipment and a maintenance team to deliver top playing conditions and member satisfaction.

You will report to the General Manager and collaborate with Golf Operations to plan budgets, improvements and safety compliance, while fostering a proactive, hands-on leadership culture.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of golf course agronomy, irrigation systems, turf nutrition and chemical applications.
• Experience leading and developing a course maintenance team.
• Ability to manage budgets and capital projects.
• Commitment to safety, environmental and chemical-handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and supervise the course maintenance team
• Deliver a 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, rostering and contractor requirements
• Oversee safe operation, maintenance and replacement planning of course machinery
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets including labour, materials and chemicals
• Support planning and delivery of course improvements and capital works
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and chemical-handling requirements
• Availability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays

Skills

Golf course agronomy

Irrigation systems

Turf nutrition

Chemical applications

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Sports Turf Management or Horticulture qualification

Job description

Tin Can Bay Country Club – Tin Can Bay QLD

Tin Can Bay Country 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 General Manager 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

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

About you

Demonstrated experience as a Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

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

Tin Can Bay Country 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.