Operations Manager – Little Para Golf Course

Golf Recruitment Central; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf management company in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations at Little Para Golf Course, a premier public facility. The role demands strong leadership, operational management skills, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional golfing experience. Successful candidates will have a background in hospitality or leisure management and be available to work a rotating roster including weekends. Competitive career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations, hospitality, golf or leisure facility management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of golf operations (desirable but not essential).
• Must have current RSA, WWCC and First Aid & CPR qualifications.
• Qualify for an Australian Police Check.
• Availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily golf course, range and mini golf operations.
• Supervise, train and support frontline staff.
• Oversee stock management and cash handling.
• Coordinate events and corporate days.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Drive revenue growth through various offerings.
• Ensure facility presentation standards are maintained.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

GreenSpace Management is Australia’s premier bespoke golf management company and is growing rapidly. We are proud to be working with some of the most innovative and progressive partners in Australian Golf delivering outstanding outcomes for golf and our communities.

Little Para Golf Course, located in Paralowie (SA), is seeking an Operations Manager to work with our professional and innovative team at the most exciting golf facilities in the State of South Australia. Our 9-hole, Par 3 golf course is regarded as one of the best in Australia with full length holes (100m – 165m) meandering throughout the property with ancient River Red Gums and the Little Para River as a feature. It’s an outstanding golf experience.

Little Para also boasts a 230m Driving Range with Trackman Range technology and is home to one of three SHANX Mini Golf Courses in the State of South Australia.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivatedOperations Managerto oversee the day-to-day operations of Little Para Golf Course. This role is hands-on and will suit a leader with a background in hospitality, sport or leisure management.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the golf course, driving range, mini golf, retail, hospitality and events run smoothly while maintaining a welcoming and professional environment for all golfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily golf course, range and mini golf operations, including retail, hospitality and events.
• Supervise, train and support frontline staff to ensure excellent customer service standards.
• Oversee stock management, cash handling, online shop and reporting.
• Coordinate events, corporate days, social bookings and activations.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and licensing requirements.
• Support the delivery of GreenSpace Management initiatives, promotions and participation programs.
• Drive revenue growth through retail, food & beverage and participation offerings.
• Ensure facility presentation standards are maintained at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in operations, hospitality, golf or leisure facility management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

• Organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of golf operations (desirable but not essential).
• Must have current RSA, WWCC and First Aid & CPR qualifications
• Qualify for an Australian Police Check
• Availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead operations at a premier public golf course.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Career development opportunities within GreenSpace Management.

Application Process

Interviews will commence immediately, so don’t hesitate to apply. Please note only applicants progressing to the next stage will be contacted.