GREENKEEPER

West Beach Parks; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Beach Parks is seeking a turf management or horticulture professional to maintain and enhance golf courses and grounds at our 135-hectare West Beach location in South Australia. The role emphasizes presenting facilities to a high standard, safety, and proactive problem-solving within a collaborative team.

You will work early hours (5am start) with a 1pm finish, Monday–Friday, plus rotating weekend overtime shifts, and earn a base salary of around $72,600 with a 15% penalty rate for the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standards for golf course appearance and functionality to meet industry and player needs.
• Ability to work to a quality/control system with policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Significant knowledge of trade principles and practices and the interpretation of complex instructions.
• Ability to use initiative to anticipate risks and provide solutions.
• Practical knowledge of WHS and its application in different situations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Australian Drivers Licence and a current Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Present golf courses in the best possible condition for members and visitors.
• Conduct plantings and related work to required standards.
• Perform tasks efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure safety is paramount and that equipment and facilities are safe and functional through regular checks.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facilities for player enjoyment.
• Deliver the West Beach Parks Customer Service Charter in line with company expectations.

Skills

Turf management

Horticulture

Landscaping

Maintenance planning

Job description

Who we are...
West Beach Parks is a holiday, sport, and community destination, situated along 1.2 km of picturesque Adelaide coastline. Our 135-hectare precinct in West Beach offers something for everyone – from accommodation to a premium golf park, a marina and world-class sports facilities. Guests can choose from our two accommodation properties, including South Australia’s largest and renowned Discovery Parks – West Beach Parks , and enjoy an array of recreational opportunities suited to all ages and interests.

West Beach Parks is a South Australian Government statutory authority dedicated to the environment, preserving our natural surroundings, and enhancing local biodiversity. Community connection is at our core, as we provide inclusive spaces that welcome people from all walks of life to enjoy and engage with the outdoors.

Our team celebrates Australia’s outdoor active lifestyle, welcoming holidaymakers, sports enthusiasts, and community members alike. If you share our commitment to exceptional service and environmental sustainability, we invite you to become part of the West Beach Parks experience.

At West Beach Parks, every team member plays a role in creating experiences that connect people, celebrate community, and respect the environment. Guided by our core values of Ethics, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, we take pride in building a workplace where excellence, inclusivity, and sustainability go hand in hand.

Job Description

What we offer...

• The opportunity to contribute your ideas to develop and enhance both golf courses.
• State of the art equipment and machinery which is maintained by our onsite Mechanic.
• Hours of work Monday – Friday 5am – 1pm, with weekend 4 hour rotating roster overtime shifts.
• Salary $72,600+ 15% penalty rate from 5am – 6am.
• An enjoyable and social work environment where team members are recognized and rewarded for their effort, making West Beach Parks a unique, fulfilling and fun place to work.
• A health and wellbeing program with monthly initiatives which support team member health and wellbeing.
• All uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided.

About the role...

Reporting to the Precinct Superintendent you will be responsible for:

• Presenting the golf courses in the best possible condition for the members and visitors.
• Conducting all plantings and associated work as directed and to the required standard.
• Carrying out work efficiently, accurately and to the required standard, whilst ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring safety is paramount, and that equipment, machinery, tools and facilities are provided in a safe and functional condition by undertaking regular checks, maintaining check lists, documentation and reporting all hazards and potential risks .
• Contributing individually or as part of a team on projects, facilities and operational planning or continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facilities and grounds for player enjoyment.
• Ensuring the West Beach Parks Customer Service Charter is delivered and behaviours reflect the non-negotiable actions.

You are:

A turf managementor horticulture professional looking for a fun place to work and a great team environment. You have a passion for presenting golf courses, grounds and gardens to a high standard as well as:

• Knowledge of standards for the appearance and functionality of golf courses to meet industry, regulatory standards, player needs and expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work to an agreed quality/control system which includes compliance with performance standards, policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Significant knowledge of trade principles and practices and effective interpretation of complex instructions in carrying out activities and tasks.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment in the selection of a range of tools, equipment, methods or processes to complete tasks.
• The ability to use initiative and creativity to anticipate risks/problems and proactively provide or implement solutions.
• Practical knowledge of WHS and its application in a variety of situations.
• The ability to work in positively, cooperatively and productively in a team environment.
• Have an Australian Drivers License and a current Police Clearance.

Applications close Sunday 17 November at 5pm.

Enquiries can be directed to Chanelle Hetherington, People & Culture Administrator [e-mail]

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.