Turf Manager

Mt Derrimut Golf Club; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive maintenance team

Ongoing training and development

Modern turf machinery and equipment

Course improvement projects

Job summary

Mt Derrimut Golf & Community Club is seeking an experienced Turf Professional to join our greenkeeping team. You will help maintain and present our 18-hole championship course and contribute to ongoing improvement projects.

Join a collaborative team focused on high standards, modern turf practices, and quality playing surfaces for members and guests at Mt Derrimut Golf & Community Club, 15km west of Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Formal greenkeeping or turf management qualification or near completion.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in modern turf management practices and technology.
• Experience with irrigation systems and chemical application is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the golf course for daily play, mowing, bunkers, setup, hole locations.
• Undertake turf pest and weed control under supervision of Course Superintendent.
• Maintain greenkeeping machinery and equipment to a high standard.
• Assist with irrigation management and system upgrades.
• Contribute to course renovations and improvement projects.
• Carry out routine turf maintenance to meet presentation standards.
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily maintenance goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Proactive attitude

Interest in turf tech

Irrigation systems

Chemical application

Education

Formal greenkeeping or turf management qualification

Job description

14h ago , from ASTMA Australian Sports Turf Managers Association

Mt Derrimut Golf and Community Club is a Craig Parry 18-hole Par 72 Championship Golf Course situated 15km west of Melbourne's CBD, designed to complement the historic significance of the site. The clubhouse incorporates the farm homestead built in 1883 with many of the original buildings of the past being retained and used by the club.

Mt Derrimut Golf & Community Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Turf Professional to join our greenkeeping team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors and has a genuine interest in turf management and golf course presentation.

Working alongside our experienced greenkeeping team, you will play an important role in the daily maintenance, presentation and ongoing improvement of the golf course. You will have the opportunity to contribute to maintaining quality playing surfaces while helping deliver a course that our members and guests can enjoy.

If you are reliable, hardworking, take pride in achieving high standards and enjoy being part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present the golf course for daily play, including mowing, bunker preparation, course set-up and changing hole locations
• Undertake turf pest and weed control activities under the direction of the Course Superintendent and leadership team
• Maintain greenkeeping machinery and equipment to a high standard
• Assist with irrigation management, maintenance and upcoming system upgrades
• Assist with course renovations, projects and ongoing course improvements
• Carry out general turf maintenance duties to ensure the course is presented to a high standard
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily maintenance goals and course presentation standards

About you

You will ideally have:

• A formal greenkeeping or turf management qualification, or be close to completing one
• Experience working effectively as part of a team
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn and embrace new practices
• An interest in modern turf management practices, technology and course improvement
• Previous experience with irrigation systems and chemical application will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Valid Australian work rights or an appropriate work visa

What we offer

At Mt Derrimut Golf & Community Club, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside an experienced and supportive course maintenance team
• Develop your turf management skills through hands-on experience
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Work with a range of modern greenkeeping machinery and equipment
• Be involved in a variety of course improvement projects and turf management programs