Horticultural Assistant: Native Plants & Turf Care Training

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

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.