Greenkeeper - Carbrook Golf Club

About the role

A Greenkeeper position at Carbrook Golf Club, joining the Course Maintenance Team to help maintain and improve the golf course. This role suits someone who cares about the craft, takes pride in results and wants to contribute ideas. You may be an experienced all-round greenkeeper or bring particular strength in irrigation, spraying, mechanics, construction or turf health.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present the course for daily play, including mowing, bunker preparation, course set-up and changing hole locations
• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs and landscaped areas to the required standard
• Monitor irrigation performance, adjust sprinklers and assist with repairs and fault finding
• Undertake pest and weed control activities under the direction of the Superintendent and leadership team
• Contribute to renovations, turfing, landscaping, construction and other course improvement projects
• Operate and care for modern golf course machinery and equipment safely
• Maintain clear records and communicate relevant course, task and safety information
• Support and guide less experienced team members as your leadership responsibilities develop
• Bring forward practical ideas that improve quality, safety or efficiency

About you

• At least two years of practical experience in turf management or golf course maintenance
• A greenkeeping qualification is highly regarded, although relevant turf or trade experience will also be considered
• Sound knowledge of turf care, irrigation systems and equipment operation
• Strong attention to detail and pride in course presentation
• The ability to work independently and contribute positively within a team
• Good communication skills and a willingness to share information and support others
• An understanding of golf and how course set-up and conditioning influence play
• The physical capacity to undertake manual work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Availability for early starts, the rotating Saturday morning shift and occasional public holiday requirements
• Skills that would be an advantage: Queensland Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control accreditation, strong mechanical knowledge relevant to golf course machinery, experience in irrigation, chemical application, construction or golf course projects, experience supervising, training or mentoring other staff

Benefits

• Competitive, above market remuneration based on your skills and experience
• A highly attractive weekend roster with one Saturday morning shift approximately every six weeks
• Modern, quality machinery and the resources to do the work properly
• A stable, supportive leadership team and a positive working environment
• Training, development and the opportunity to grow your responsibilities
• The chance to contribute to a golf course and Club that are committed to continual improvement

About us

Carbrook Golf Club is a progressive member golf club in South East Queensland. Our phrase 'Just a Golf Club' reflects our focus on doing the fundamentals exceptionally well: presenting a quality golf course, creating a welcoming environment and giving our members and guests a golfing experience they want to return to. Our Course Maintenance Team plays a vital role in that experience. We invest in our people, our equipment and ongoing course improvement, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey.