Head Greenkeeper — Lead Greens & Grounds for Two Bowling Greens

Club Malua; Malua Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Club Malua invites an experienced Head of Greens & Maintenance to lead the presentation and upkeep of two natural grass bowling greens in Malua Bay, NSW. This full-time role (38 hours/week) includes early mornings and some weekend work to support bowls events.

The successful candidate will manage greenkeeping operations, coordinate seasonal programs, and ensure high-quality surfaces for social bowls, pennants, championships and tournaments.

Qualifications

• Experience in greenkeeping or turf management for sports surfaces.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining natural turf greens.
• Understanding of turf renovation, irrigation, fertilising, pest control and disease management.
• Ability to plan and manage work independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mow, roll and maintain two natural grass bowling greens.
• Ensure greens are prepared to a high standard for social bowls, pennants, championships and tournaments.
• Develop and manage seasonal turf maintenance programs with the Maintenance Manager.
• Undertake fertilising, aerating, top-dressing, pest control and disease management.
• Monitor turf health, irrigation requirements and playing conditions.
• Maintain gardens, banks, pathways and surrounding outdoor areas.
• Operate, service and maintain greenkeeping machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers as needed.
• Assist with general club maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintain materials, chemicals, equipment and maintenance records.
• Maintain a safe working environment and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Communicate effectively with management, Bowls Committee and members.

Skills

Greenkeeping

Turf management

Sports-ground maintenance

Independent planning

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications in sports turf management, horticulture or greenkeeping

Tools

Greenkeeping machinery

Irrigation systems

Job description

Club Malua invites an experienced Head of Greens & Maintenance to lead the presentation and upkeep of two natural grass bowling greens in Malua Bay, NSW. This full-time role (38 hours/week) includes early mornings and some weekend work to support bowls events.

The successful candidate will manage greenkeeping operations, coordinate seasonal programs, and ensure high-quality surfaces for social bowls, pennants, championships and tournaments.