Turf Maintenance Technician

Green by Nature AU; Lovedale; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Stunning location

Diverse duties

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Green by Nature in the Hunter Valley is seeking a Turf Maintenance Technician (Greenskeeper) to maintain the private property's golf course, lawns and gardens. Working independently on Nine Hunters, Lovedale, you will keep greens, tees, fairways, and landscapes in top condition year-round.

This permanent part-time role offers a Tuesday to Friday roster and a hands-on outdoors position. Experience in turf management, groundskeeping or horticulture, plus ability to operate grounds maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience in turf management or grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of turf care practices and landscape upkeep.
• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.
• Safety-focused approach to property presentation.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and maintaining 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 machinery safely.
• Conducting general property upkeep and landscape maintenance.
• Identifying and prioritising seasonal maintenance needs.
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across the property.

Skills

Turf management

Groundskeeping

Greenkeeping

Horticulture

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens

Tools

Mowers

Irrigation systems

Trimmers

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.