Turf Maintenance Technician

Super Gardens; Lovedale; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Turf Maintenance Technician (Greenskeeper) for Nine Hunters, Lovedale, a private property in the Hunter Valley with a nine‑hole golf course and established gardens. This permanent part‑time role offers a stable Tuesday to Friday roster and the opportunity to work across golf course, gardens and landscape maintenance.

You will maintain greens, tees and fairways, perform gardening tasks, monitor irrigation, and operate grounds maintenance equipment to keep the grounds

Qualifications

• Experience in turf management and groundskeeping, ideally golf course maintenance.
• Knowledge of turf care practices and landscape maintenance.
• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and irrigation systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive approach to safety and property presentation.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and maintaining golf greens, tees, fairways and surrounding turf areas.
• Carrying out gardening, pruning, mulching and weed control activities.
• Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment and machinery safely.
• Conducting general property upkeep and landscape maintenance.
• Identifying and prioritising seasonal maintenance requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across the entire property.

Skills

Turf management

Groundskeeping

Irrigation systems

Autonomy

Safety focus

Education

Horticulture / Parks & Gardens or Sports Turf Management qualification

Tools

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

Turf Maintenance Technician (Greenskeeper)

Maintain a unique private property in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

At Green by Nature, we take pride in creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor environments. An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and self‑motivated Turf Maintenance Technician (Greenskeeper) to join our team at Nine Hunters, Lovedale, a large private property featuring a recreational nine-hole golf course, established gardens and beautifully maintained grounds.

This permanent part‑time position offers a consistent roster of Tuesday to Friday, providing an excellent work‑life balance while working in a picturesque Hunter Valley setting.

About the Role

As the Turf Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining the presentation and condition of the property's golf course, lawns, gardens and landscaped areas. Working independently, you'll ensure the grounds remain safe, healthy and visually appealing throughout the year.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Mowing and maintaining golf greens, tees, fairways and surrounding turf areas
• Carrying out gardening, pruning, mulching and weed control activities
• Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems
• Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment and machinery safely
• Conducting general property upkeep and landscape maintenance
• Identifying and prioritising seasonal maintenance requirements
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across the entire property

About You

We're looking for a reliable, hands‑on team member who takes pride in their work and enjoys working outdoors.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in turf management, groundskeeping, greenkeeping, horticulture or garden maintenance
• Knowledge of turf care practices and landscape maintenance
• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality outcomes
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to safety and property presentation

Desirable

• Qualification in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens or Sports Turf Management
• Previous golf course maintenance experience
• Irrigation maintenance experience

Why Join Green by Nature?

• Permanent part‑time role with a stable Tuesday to Friday roster
• Work in a stunning Hunter Valley location
• Diverse role across golf course, gardens and landscape maintenance
• Supportive team and safety‑focused culture
• Opportunity to build your skills in turf and grounds management

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining high‑quality landscapes, and are looking for a role where your work makes a visible difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.