Qualified Greenkeeper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award hourly rate

Free daily lunch provided on-site

Ongoing learning and development

Early starts with shorter day per week

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ranfurlie Golf Club seeks a motivated and experienced Qualified Greenkeeper to maintain the 18-hole course and support daily maintenance. Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will work across the course to deliver consistent playing conditions and use online tools to report issues and stay connected with the team.

You will have a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, experience in golf course maintenance, and the ability to operate turf machinery and irrigation systems.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (essential).
• Experience in golf course maintenance and turf practices.
• Confident with turf maintenance machinery and irrigation systems.
• Reliable, independent worker with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the course for daily play and adjust tee and hole placement.
• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, surrounds and roughs through mowing, fertilising and aeration.
• Operate and care for golf course machinery and turf equipment.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, monitoring and repairs.
• Identify weeds, pests and turf diseases and support management.
• Apply fertilisers/chemicals safely and contribute to course projects.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Irrigation systems

Machinery operation

Safety procedures

Team player

Proactive nature

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Golf course machinery

Irrigation equipment

Job description

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. This is an opportunity to join a progressive team and help keep the course at its best.

The Opportunity

We are 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

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

About You

You are a reliable, enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic, an eye for detail and a genuine interest in golf course presentation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or an equivalent recognised qualification (essential – this is a qualified position only).
• 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.

What We Offer

• 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