Horticulturist

Killara Golf Club; Sydney; In loco; AUD 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Killara Golf Club invites a dedicated horticulturist to care for its established native gardens, grasslands and clubhouse surrounds. The role offers opportunities to develop and improve landscapes across the course and surrounds, with hands-on outdoor work and safe operation of maintenance machinery.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised horticultural qualification, strong native-plant knowledge, and a ChemCert or equivalent chemical accreditation, plus a current driver’s licence and good

Competenze

• Recognised horticultural qualification with relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of native plants and grasses and their maintenance requirements.
• Experience in weed and pest identification and management.
• ChemCert qualification or equivalent chemical accreditation.

Mansioni

• Care for the Club's native gardens, grasslands and surrounding garden areas.
• Contribute to development and improvement of landscaped areas across the golf course and clubhouse surrounds.
• Safely operate a variety of machinery and power tools used in maintenance.
• Apply chemicals for weed and pest management where required.
• Assist the Course Maintenance Team with general golf course duties.

Conoscenze

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formazione

Horticultural qualification

ChemCert qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a varied, hands-on role responsible for the care and presentation of the Club's established native gardens, native grasslands and gardens surrounding the Clubhouse. The position will also provide opportunities to contribute to the development and improvement of existing gardens and landscaped areas throughout the golf course and Clubhouse surrounds. The role involves physical outdoor work, the safe operation of a variety of machinery and equipment, and the application of chemicals for weed and pest management where required.

Key responsibilities

• Care and presentation of the Club's established native gardens, native grasslands and gardens surrounding the Clubhouse
• Contribute to the development and improvement of existing gardens and landscaped areas throughout the golf course and Clubhouse surrounds
• Safe operation of a variety of machinery and equipment
• Application of chemicals for weed and pest management where required
• Assist the broader Course Maintenance Team with general golf course duties as required

About you

• A recognised horticultural qualification and relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of native plants, grasses and their maintenance requirements
• Experience in weed and pest identification and management
• A current ChemCert qualification or equivalent chemical accreditation
• The ability to safely operate machinery, power tools and maintenance equipment, including chainsaws
• A current driver's licence
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• A good level of physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual work
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

About us

Established in 1899, Killara Golf Club is one of Sydney's prestigious private golf clubs, renowned for its beautiful parkland course, mature trees and established gardens. Located on Sydney's North Shore, the Club takes great pride in the presentation and ongoing improvement of its golf course and surrounding grounds.