Head Florist - Contractor

The Royal Sydney Golf Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Sydney Golf Club in Sydney, NSW is seeking a skilled Florist to lead the Club's floral displays and event styling. This contractor role covers approximately 15–30 hours per week, with weekday work and occasional weekend support for events.

You will design, source, install and maintain seasonal arrangements across the Clubhouse, collaborating with the Events team and guiding a casual Assistant Florist to deliver high-quality displays and on-budget floristry for member functions and

Qualifications

• Significant floristry and styling experience.
• Ability to design seasonal arrangements.
• Experience with event floristry.
• Budget-conscious sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Design, install and maintain high-standard floral displays across the Clubhouse.
• Source seasonal blooms within budget and manage procurement.
• Condition, prepare and transport flowers; on-site set up and breakdown.
• Direct the casual Assistant Florist on rotation days.
• Style florals for Club Events from small to large functions.
• Quote and deliver floristry for Private Member functions; manage invoicing.
• Collaborate with other departments on visual merchandising and web galleries.
• Prepare, organise and run member DIY floristry workshops.

Skills

Floristry

Floral design

Event styling

Budgeting

Vendor sourcing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About The Royal Sydney Golf Club

The Royal Sydney Golf Club, founded in 1893, is one of Australia's most reputable social and sporting institutions. Our staff are professional, engaged and recognised for their skill and talent. We all work together to progress the Club and to uphold its traditions; we aim for excellence, to lead and support each other, and to enjoy the experience.

The role

Reporting to the Clubhouse Operations Manager and working closely with the Events team, you will lead the Club's floristry – designing, sourcing, installing and maintaining the Clubhouse floral displays, and styling florals for Club and Private Member Events. You will be supported by a casual Assistant Florist.

This is a contractor role of approximately 15- 30 hours per week. Hours will fluctuate based on the Club's operational needs and seasonal demands. Work days will be on weekdays and as needed on weekends to support Event set ups. The display rotation follows the seasons: weekly in Autumn and Winter, moving to a 5-day cycle (Monday / Friday / Wednesday) in Spring and Summer to keep displays fresh.

Key tasks include:

• Designing, installing and maintaining high-standard floral displays across the Clubhouse, including Reception & Atrium, Large Card Room, Sitting Room, bathrooms, Ladies Locker Room and the Snack Bar/Fitness Centre Café
• Delivering the seasonal rotation program, alternating between large mixed-pot arrangements and multi-vase tonal displays for contrast and visual impact
• Source seasonal blooms, including natives and tropicals, within the Club's set floral budget
• Conditioning, preparing and transporting flowers, plus on-site set up, breakdown and waste management
• Directing the casual Assistant Florist on rotation days
• Styling florals for Club Events, from small sports events to large-scale functions (e.g. New Members Evening with around 60 table centrepieces) and themed events such as Mother's Day and Christmas
• Quoting and delivering floristry for small to medium Private Member functions with the Events team
• Designing to the floral budget, recommending cost-saving alternatives and invoicing accurately and on time
• Collaborating with other departments on visual merchandising, flower brochures and web galleries
• Preparing, organising and running member DIY floristry workshops

What does the Club need from me?

• A high level of floristry and styling experience, with the creativity to produce fresh, contrasting arrangements every rotation
• Excellent knowledge of seasonal blooms and suppliers at the flower markets
• Proven ability to design to a budget and source cost-effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, displaying confidence and consideration when dealing with members
• Flexibility around seasonal peaks and event demands, availability on weekdays and as needed on weekends
• Willingness to work creatively with other departments to achieve the Club's creative and style vision
• A current ABN to work on a contractor basis

We foster an environment of belonging, celebrate diversity at the Club and make hiring decisions based on experience, skill and passion. We actively seek people who genuinely wish to have a positive impact on those around them.

If you're ready for your next move, we can't wait to hear from you!