Groundsperson

Blackheath Golf & Community Club; Blackheath; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackheath Golf & Community Club in the Blue Mountains seeks a reliable Groundsperson to maintain our 18-hole course and club grounds under the Course Superintendent. You will perform daily prep, operate turf machinery, assist with fertilizing, spraying, and aeration, and help maintain gardens and drainage systems to uphold the parkland aesthetic.

Ideal candidates have practical turf experience, knowledge of ride-on mowers, a hands-on work approach, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience on a golf course or turf facility.
• Knowledge of turf machinery handling and maintenance.
• Commitment to WHS protocols and safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily preparation tasks including changing holes, marker placement, and bunker raking.
• Operate and maintain turf machinery for greens, surrounds and fairways.
• Assist with fertilising, spraying and soil aeration under direction.
• Maintain gardens, pathways, hedges and trees to preserve parkland aesthetics.
• Aid with drainage and irrigation maintenance.
• Adhere to WHS protocols and chemical-handling standards.

Skills

Turf machinery operation

Reliability

Time management

Teamwork

Outdoor physical labor

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Job description

4d ago , from ASTMA Australian Sports Turf Managers Association

Established in 1922, Blackheath Golf & Community Club is a historic 18-hole championship layout located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Celebrated for its unique parkland footprint lined with vibrant azaleas, rhododendrons, and maples, our club provides an incomparable mountain golfing experience backed by a passionate membership and a proactive community board.

About Us

Established in 1922, Blackheath Golf & Community Club is a historic 18-hole championship layout located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Celebrated for its unique parkland footprint lined with vibrant azaleas, rhododendrons, and maples, our club provides an incomparable mountain golfing experience backed by a passionate membership and a proactive community board.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and hard-working Groundsperson to join our course maintenance team. In this role, you will work closely under the direction of the Course Superintendent to maintain, present, and improve our 18-hole golf course and manicured club grounds to ensure an exceptional experience for members and visitors alike.

Your Responsibilities

• Undertake daily preparation tasks including changing holes, moving tee markers, and raking bunkers.
• Operate and maintain specialized turf machinery including greens, surrounds, and fairway mowers.
• Assist with routine turf maintenance practices such as fertilizing, spraying, and soil aerating under direction.
• Maintain surrounding gardens, pathways, hedges, and trees to preserve the club's signature parkland aesthetic.
• Aid the team with critical infrastructure maintenance, including repairs to drainage and irrigation systems.
• Adhere strictly to workplace health and safety (WHS) protocols and safe chemical-handling standards.

To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need

• Practical experience working on a golf course, sports turf facility, or in a commercial landscaping environment.
• Sound knowledge of operating and caring for standard turf machinery, ride-on mowers, and hand tools.
• A strong, proactive work ethic with a practical, hands-on approach to outdoor physical labor.
• Excellent reliability, time-management skills, and a willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early morning shifts, scheduled weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (or an equivalent horticulture discipline) and valid chemical accreditation are highly regarded but not essential.

What’s in It for You?

• Environment: The opportunity to work outdoors every day in one of the most scenic and unique mountain landscapes in Australia.
• Team Culture: A supportive, tight-knit, and collaborative working environment where pride in workmanship is highly valued.
• Growth: Hands-on experience working across a recently renovated course layout with modern drainage upgrades and professional management.