Groundsperson

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff accommodation

Dining and island activity discounts

Ferry concessions

Island living perks

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises invites applications for a Groundsperson at Hamilton Island Golf Club on Dent Island. You will join a close-knit team maintaining greens, tees, fairways and garden areas, as well as assisting with irrigation and landscape duties.

You will live on Hamilton Island, commuting by ferry to the golf course, and contribute to daily preparation and upkeep under the guidance of the Golf Course Superintendent. A willingness to learn and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Good attention to detail and time management are required.
• Manual Driver Licence is essential to operate groundskeeping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course greens, fairways, tees, and rough areas.
• Assist with irrigation, fertiliser application, and course maintenance logs.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment and support the Superintendent.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Driver Licence (Manual)

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

Work on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world! We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hardworking Groundsperson to join our team at Hamilton Island Golf Club.

Perfectly situated on Dent Island, nestled in the middle of a National Park, you will experience a truly unique working environment. The 360-degree views of the surrounding islands and sparkling blue waters of the Whitsunday Passage make this one of the most spectacular workplaces in Australia.

Ranked among the top public access golf courses in the country, Hamilton Island Golf Club was designed by legendary course architects Peter Thomson and Ross Perrett and attracts players from around the world.

• Work with a skilled, close-knit team- be part of a professional and collaborative workshop culture
• Live in paradise-enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
• Enjoy incredible perks- subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
• Easy to get to- fly direct from major cities

GROUNDSPERSON – Dent Island, Hamilton Island

Work on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world! We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hardworking Groundsperson to join our team at Hamilton Island Golf Club.

Perfectly situated on Dent Island, nestled in the middle of a National Park, you will experience a truly unique working environment. The 360-degree views of the surrounding islands and sparkling blue waters of the Whitsunday Passage make this one of the most spectacular workplaces in Australia.

Ranked among the top public access golf courses in the country, Hamilton Island Golf Club was designed by legendary course architects Peter Thomson and Ross Perrett and attracts players from around the world.

• Work with a skilled, close-knit team- be part of a professional and collaborative workshop culture
• Live in paradise-enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
• Enjoy incredible perks- subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
• Easy to get to- fly direct from major cities

Your Role

In this role, you will assist our Golf Course Superintendent with preparing and maintaining the golf course greens and garden areas.Your role will undertake turf and garden maintenance and landscape construction duties.

You will live on beautiful Hamilton Island and commute 7 minutes by ferry to the Golf Course. You will assist our Golf Course Superintendent and team with daily preparation of the golf course.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Maintaining all course fairways, tees, greens and rough areas
• Appling fertilizers as directed by the supervisor, including maintaining a log of application
• Assisting with course irrigation
• Maintaining oil, fuel and fluid levels for all types of grounds-keeping machinery

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and the patience to work effectively with team members. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time efficiently are essential in this role.

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening or a similar outdoor role (preferred)
• Manual Driver Licence (essential)
• A willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience operating landscaping or groundskeeping equipment (highly regarded)
• Chemical Handling Certificate (highly regarded but not essential)

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.