Turf Maintenance Technician

Green by Nature; Lovedale; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Turf Maintenance Technician (Greenskeeper) to maintain the private Nine Hunters property in Lovedale. The role involves golf greens, gardens and landscapes, with a Tuesday–Friday roster and a focus on safety and high presentation standards.

Ideal candidates will have turf management or greenkeeping experience, knowledge of turf care, and the ability to operate grounds maintenance machinery while working autonomously in a picturesque Hunter Valley setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in turf management, groundskeeping or greenkeeping.
• Knowledge of turf care and landscape maintenance.
• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and quality outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and maintaining golf greens, tees, fairways and surrounding turf areas.
• Carrying out gardening, pruning, mulching and weed control.
• Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• General property upkeep and landscape maintenance.
• Identify and prioritise seasonal maintenance needs.
• Maintain high presentation standards across the property.

Skills

Experience in turf management

Groundskeeping/Greenkeeping

Operating grounds maintenance machines

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Education

Horticulture / Parks & Gardens / Sports Turf Management qualification

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.