Groundsperson - Golf Courses

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Ku-ring-gai is looking for a dedicated Groundsperson to maintain its golf courses and surrounding areas. This role includes turf maintenance, pest control, and collaborating with the team leader for service delivery. The ideal candidate will have golf course experience and a valid driver's licence. Benefits include a supportive team environment and health reimbursements.

Benefits

38 hour working week

Access to Fitness Passport

Novated Lease options

Health & Fitness reimbursement

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program

Development and training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance of golf course, gardens, and adjacent areas.
• Perform turf maintenance, pest and disease control, including weed control.
• Conduct tree pruning and removal of trees and shrubs.
• Engage in litter pickup, mulching, pruning, weeding, and fertilising.
• Liaise with Team Leader to sustain and improve service delivery.

Skills

Golf course experience

Current Class C driver's licence

Current First Aid Certificate

WHS Construction Induction

Chemsmart/Smartrain

Job description

Groundsperson – Golf Courses

• Salary $60,495.24 to $70,156.32 p/a + super
• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Ku-ring-gai Council is dedicated to providing exceptional services and facilities to our community. Our beautifully maintained golf courses are a testament to our commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Groundsperson to join our team and help us keep our golf courses in excellent condition.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Gordon Golf Course, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake maintenance of golf course, gardens and adjacent areas
• Turf maintenance, pest and disease control including weed control
• Tree pruning and removal of trees and shrubs
• Litter pick up, mulching, pruning, weeding and fertilising
• Liaising with Team Leader to sustain and improve service delivery

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Golf course experience
• Current Class C driver's licence
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
• WHS Construction Induction (White Card – or willingness to undertake)
• Chemsmart/Smartrain (or willingness to undertake)

Benefits

• 38 hour working week
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

Join our team and be a part of creating exceptional experiences for golfers in our community!

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

Attach your resume and address the compulsory questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Recommendation: prepare your answers to the compulsory questions on a word document first.

Like to know more? Contact Scott Anderson on 9424 0691

Closes: 11:30pm, Friday 31 October 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer