Premium Golf Course Greenkeeper (Apprentice or Qualified)

Wollongong Golf Club; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Employee discounts

Complimentary golf privileges

Job summary

Wollongong Golf Club in Wollongong, NSW, is seeking a qualified Greenkeeper or an existing Apprentice Greenkeeper to join the Course Maintenance team. This full-time apprenticeship role offers ongoing training, a transfer opportunity for current apprentices, and a chance to contribute to a premier oceanfront course.

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will help maintain playing conditions, support daily maintenance, and work with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Greenkeeper applicants must hold a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
• Apprentice applicants must be enrolled in a recognised Certificate III in Sports Turf Management apprenticeship and seek to transfer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of golf course maintenance including mowing, course set-up, bunker preparation, irrigation and turf management.
• Assist with greens, tees, fairways, surrounds, gardens and landscaped areas.
• Operate and maintain turf maintenance equipment safely.
• Assist with fertiliser, chemical and pesticide applications per procedures and regulations.
• Monitor turf health, identify weeds, pests and irrigation issues, and support renovation works.

Skills

Qualified Greenkeeper

Apprentice Greenkeeper

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Job description

Wollongong Golf Club in Wollongong, NSW, is seeking a qualified Greenkeeper or an existing Apprentice Greenkeeper to join the Course Maintenance team. This full-time apprenticeship role offers ongoing training, a transfer opportunity for current apprentices, and a chance to contribute to a premier oceanfront course.

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will help maintain playing conditions, support daily maintenance, and work with a collaborative team.