Qualified Greenkeeper

Ranfurlie Golf Club; Frankston; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch provided on-site

Job summary

Ranfurlie Golf Club in Victoria, Frankston, seeks a motivated Qualified Greenkeeper to contribute to the daily presentation and maintenance of its 18-hole course. You will work across the layout to support playing conditions and daily maintenance, using digital tools to report issues and stay connected with the team.

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will operate turf equipment, manage irrigation, and assist with course improvements while committed to safety and a consistent, high

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management is essential.
• Experience in golf course maintenance and turf management.
• Familiar with turf maintenance machinery and irrigation systems.
• Safety-conscious and able to work early hours and weekends.
• Driver's licence required.
• Chemical application accreditation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the course for daily play including setup, hole changing and tee placement.
• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, surrounds and rough through mowing, fertilising, aeration, topdressing and renovations.
• Operate and care for golf course machinery and turf management equipment.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, monitoring and repairs.
• Maintain bunkers, paths, drainage, and other course infrastructure; identify weeds and turf diseases.
• Apply fertilisers and chemicals in line with qualifications and safety procedures and contribute to course improvement projects.

Skills

Turf management

Irrigation systems

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Job description

Ranfurlie Golf Club is seeking a motivated and experienced Qualified Greenkeeper to contribute to the daily presentation, ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the golf course. Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will work across the course to deliver consistent playing conditions and support the team's daily maintenance program. You will also use online communication tools to report issues and stay connected with the team throughout the day.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the course for daily play, including course setup, hole changing and tee placement
• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, surrounds and rough through mowing, fertilising, aeration, topdressing and renovations
• Operate and care for golf course machinery and turf management equipment
• Assist with irrigation system operation, monitoring and repairs
• Maintain bunkers, paths, drainage and other course infrastructure; identify weeds, pests and turf diseases and assist with their management
• Apply fertilisers and chemicals in line with relevant qualifications and safety procedures and contribute to course improvement projects and general maintenance

About you

• A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or an equivalent recognised qualification (essential)
• Experience in golf course maintenance and a sound understanding of turf management practices
• Confident operating turf maintenance machinery and equipment, with an understanding of irrigation systems and general turf care
• Able to work independently, communicate well and contribute positively within a team
• Comfortable with technology and open to new ways of working, including new turf equipment and online communication tools
• Proactive, safety-conscious and committed to maintaining a clean and organised work environment
• A current driver's licence
• The ability to reliably commence work at 5:00 am and participate in a rostered weekend schedule
• Chemical application accreditation and experience with golf course renovations or specialist turf equipment will be highly regarded
• Stable, full-time employment with above-award hourly rate, reflective of your qualifications and experience
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Free daily lunch provided on-site
• Early starts with one shorter day per week

About us

Ranfurlie Golf Club is home to an acclaimed 18-hole course designed by Mike Clayton, featuring wide fairways, strategic bunkering and distinctive green complexes. We strive to maintain a consistently high standard across the course, and technology is a big part of how we do it. From autonomous mowing to digital maintenance and parts management, we are embracing a new age of turf maintenance and are always looking for smarter ways to work.