Golf Course Superintendent: Lead & Elevate Course Quality

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 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.