PGA Associate – (2 Positions - FT or PT)

The Royal Sydney Golf Club is one of Australia’s most prestigious social and sporting institutions. As a private members’ club, it has proudly hosted world-class events, including the Australian Open on 15 occasions. Following a landmark course redevelopment the Club now showcases a fresh, innovative design that honours its original native heathland character.

We have two exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our Golf Operations team as PGA Associates. Working alongside our team of Operational and PGA Professionals, the successful applicants will undertake the PGA of Australia's 3-year Associate Program, commencing in 2027, while gaining hands-on experience across golf operations, coaching support, retail and member service. Both full-time and part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidates. While the program commences in 2027, the Club is open to hiring the right person prior to 2027.

Key tasks

• Assist the PGA Professional team and Golf Operations staff with the day-to-day running of the golf shop, practice facilities and golf course operations;
• Support the delivery of Men’s and Women’s golf events, including entries, draws, handicaps and results, ensuring events run smoothly and to a high standard;
• Provide friendly, professional service to members and their guests at all times;
• Assist with coaching programs, clinics and junior golf initiatives under the guidance of the Club’s PGA Professionals;
• Support retail operations in the golf shop, including merchandising, stock management and point-of-sale;
• Complete the coursework, workbooks and practical requirements of the PGA of Australia’s 3-year Associate Program;
• Assist with the setup and administration of member competitions and club events;
• Undertake general golf operations and administration duties as required by the PGA Professional team.

What you will bring

• Strong knowledge of the etiquette, rules and regulations of golf, with a genuine passion for the game.
• Eligible to enrol in, or currently enrolled in, the PGA of Australia’s Associate/Traineeship Program.
• A competitive playing handicap, or demonstrated golfing ability, is highly regarded.
• A member-focused outlook with a demonstrated passion for excellence in member service.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and remain composed under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key staff and members

Benefits

• Ample opportunities for Learning & Development including 24/7 access to an extensive learning platform
• Staff wellbeing program which includes free exercise classes for staff in our state-of-the-art fitness facilities, access to staff golf lessons and tennis clinics and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Staff fund/bonus
• Daily staff meals
• 17.5% loading on Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 20% discount on purchases (e.g. wine, sporting goods from our retail store)
• All day free street parking available, ferry and bus stop located outside the Club.

We foster an environment of belonging, celebrate diversity at the Club and make hiring decisions based on experience, skill and passion. We actively seek people who genuinely wish to have a positive impact on those around them.

If this opportunity interests you, we want to hear from you!