Grounds Maintenance Officer

RACV; Creswick; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Exclusive benefits

Friendly culture

Job summary

RACV Goldfields Resort is seeking a Groundsperson to join our golf course maintenance team in a resort setting between Daylesford and Ballarat. This physical role involves proactive grounds care, mowing, landscaping and basic equipment upkeep to enhance the guest experience.

You will work with a supportive team, uphold safety standards, and contribute to high standards of presentation while interacting with guests. A valid driver’s licence and experience in groundskeeping are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous Groundsperson experience in a resort or similar environment.
• Driver's Licence is required.
• Machinery operation experience is desirable.
• Gardening and irrigation knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day activities to maintain the golf course and grounds at the highest standard with minimal disruption to operations.
• Maintain workshop areas, storerooms and tools in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition.
• Ensure the golf course is presented to the highest standard of presentation.
• Adhere to RACV best practice operating standards and current standard operating procedures.
• Interact with guests to provide a high standard of customer service.
• Use tools and equipment safely and maintain OH&S compliance.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Gardening

Irrigation knowledge

Golf course maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Driver's licence

Job description

• Full Time Opportunity | Exclusive employee benefits
• Competitive salary + penalties weekend & public holiday

Great things start here

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future.

At RACV Goldfields Resort, set between the mineral springs of Daylesford and the city of Ballarat, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they’re on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Groundsperson to join our Golf Course maintenance team. In this physical role, you will proactively move around the resort undertaking various general golf course and gardening tasks. This will be achieved by carrying out work in the most efficient manner, to enhance the members, visitors and guests experience and ensure the appropriate quality and level of service is always provided.

This could be just the right role for you?

As a Groundsperson, your key responsibilities include:

• Carry out the day-to-day activities required to maintain the golf course and grounds of the property at the highest standard and condition, with minimal disruption to business operations. This may include planting, mowing, course landscaping, water system maintenance and basic equipment repair.
• Maintain workshop areas and storerooms in clean and tidy manner and maintain tools in working condition.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and tidiness around the property by performing general duties. Ensuring the golf course is maintained to the highest standard of presentation.
• Achieve RACV ‘best practice’ operating standards by maintaining up to date knowledge and adhere to all standard operating procedures.
• Continually update knowledge and skills Interact with guests to provide a high standard of customer service
• Use tools, equipment and maintain OHS standards adhering to polices and procedures

We are offering

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Exclusive employee benefits
• Friendly & supportive workplace culture

What you’ll need to be successful

• Previous experience and knowledge in a Groundsperson role in a resort, or similar environment
• Drivers Licence
• Machinery operation experience, desirable
• Gardening, irrigation knowledge & previous golf course maintenance, highly desirable
• Strong communication, time management, attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well in a team or independently, performing active physical duties
• A positive attitude & approach to work, enthusiastic, flexible/adaptable & excellent personal presentation
• Full working rights in Australia

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

If successful, next steps will be the completion of an online assessments consistingof:a20 minuteAI online chat interview.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.