Golf Course Mechanic

About Us

Pelican Waters Golf Club is one of Australia’s premier golf destinations, renowned for its championship course designed by Greg Norman. Set within a stunning natural landscape, the club offers exceptional facilities and an outstanding golfing experience. Located alongside Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters, the course sits at the heart of a vibrant community, surrounded by wildlife-rich waterways and breathtaking scenery - making it a truly unique and prestigious place to work. 

Join us in redefining over-50s living.

Position Details

We are seeking a skilled and qualified Golf Course Mechanic to join our maintenance team at Pelican Waters Golf Club where you will be maintaining a diverse fleet of high-quality turf equipment (Toro and John Deere) that ensures that our 18-hole Greg Norman designed golf course is one of the best courses in Australia.

This is a Fixed Term - Full time position working 38 hours a week across a shared roster between Monday to Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained and repaired on a timely basis, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and small engines (2-stroke and 4-stroke).

• Prioritise and attend to urgent repairs of any description.

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

• Maintain accurate service records and inventory.

• Maintain a clean work environment at all times.

• Ensure safe operation of equipment is maintained at all times.

• Work with the Superintendent and team members to consistently improve the golf course, club grounds, maintenance facility and safety programs.

• Follow all safety procedures and environmental regulations.

• Adhere to Palm Lake Group Workplace Health & Safety guidelines and all company policies.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for someone who shares our values and belief that respect, passion, community, impact & safety underpins all the work we do.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A Trade Qualification in Mechanical Repair.
• A current unrestricted manual Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in small engine repair, including diagnosis & troubleshooting.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and address minor issues proactively.

• Physical capability to undertake demanding outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions.

• Problem solving skills and the ability to implement effective solutions quickly.

• Strong time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider Pelican Waters Golf Resort team.

• Initiative to identify improvements to maintenance processes and equipment.

• A demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of, safety in all work undertaken
• An organised and methodical approach to work scheduling & record keeping

Why Join Us?

At Palm Lake, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
• Supportive team culture - Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

How to Apply

This role is available for an immediate start so if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV.

Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.