Summer Greenkeeper

• Salary Band 3A $69,684 + Superannuation
• Rostered Day Off, 9 day fortnight
• Based across Glen Waverley and Oakleigh Golf Courses
• Applications close Sunday 13 September at 11:55pm

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Horticultural Services Department maintains a wide range of open space, turf and recreational assets across Monash. The Golf Course Maintenance team is responsible for presenting safe, high-quality golf course playing surfaces for the community.

About the Position
This role will assist with the scheduled maintenance of Glen Waverley and Oakleigh Golf Courses using sound turf management practices. You will work as part of a motivated and passionate crew, contributing to course presentation, safety and playability.

Skills and Experience

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Proactive approach to work and providing feedback on course conditions
• Ability to build positive working relationships in a small, energetic team
• Experience in gardening, mowing, sports turf, golf or outdoor work is desirable but not essential

Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain the following pre-employment checks and requirements relevant to the role.

• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Regular Rostered Day Off through a 9-day fortnight
• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
• A friendly team environment where innovation and inclusion are encouraged

Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Sunday 13 September at 11:55pm. We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

If you would like to discuss this role further or have any enquiries, please contact David Phillips on 0477 472 ***.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ******@monash.vic.gov.au

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.