Horticultural Assistant

Metropolitan Golf Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne is seeking a Horticultural Assistant to join the golf course maintenance team. The role focuses on restoring indigenous heathland plants and managing planting, establishment, and maintenance across vegetation zones.

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will assist with turf care, weed control, propagation, nursery tasks, and general maintenance of course plantations.

Qualifications

• Interest in horticulture and indigenous plants.
• Reliable work history and ability to work in a team.
• Relevant experience and/or qualifications are welcome but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course amenities including turf care and planting.
• Control weeds and apply herbicides accurately.
• Propagate and care for nursery stock; maintain vegetation zones.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Team player

Reliability

Education

Horticulture qualification (preferred)

Tools

Herbicide application

Job description

The Metropolitan Golf Club, one of the premier Clubs in Australia and located on Victoria's famed Sandbelt, is seeking a Horticultural Assistant to join its golf course maintenance team.

Established in 1901, the Club has a proud history and is excited about its ongoing program of reestablishing indigenous heathland plants on the golf course. The preparation for planting, establishment and maintenance of the restored vegetation zones is a primary focus for the Horticultural Assistant.

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, your responsibilities will include all golf course maintenance duties, including but not limited to turf care, planting, weed control, accurate application of herbicides, propagation, nursery care, and general maintenance of the golf course plantations.

Applicants should have a strong interest in horticulture and indigenous plants, demonstrate a reliable work history and enjoy working within a team environment.

Relevant experience and/or qualifications will be well regarded but not mandatory.

On-the-job training, with the possibility of support for further education in vegetation management, may be provided.

Hours of work: 6 am – 2.10 pm Monday to Friday.

Weekend and public holiday, overtime on a rotating roster is a requirement of the position.

We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment within a team of 20 course staff.