City of Canning

Golf Course Greenkeeper

Whaleback is a picturesque golf course in Parkwood in the City of Canning, with pristine fairways and beautiful landscape.

About the Role:

As our Golf Course Greenkeeper, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the turf at Whaleback Golf Course through mowing, renovations, irrigation and plant operations. You will also work alongside a skilled team, mentor Apprentices and interact regularly with customers who share the love of golf!

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

• Maintaining and caring for the golf course, including mowing, fertilising and irrigating greens, fairways and roughs
• Managing pest and weed control to keep the course healthy and vibrant
• Operating and maintaining turf equipment for functionality and safety
• Setting up for daily play, tournaments and events by changing holes, raking bunkers and more
• Respond to on-site public enquiries about course maintenance, helping everyone appreciate the work that goes into keeping Whaleback pristine
• Collaborating with a dedicated team to achieve top-notch course standards!

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience with sports turf management is essential and relevant qualifications will be highly regarded e.g Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or Horticulture
• Experience maintaining golf courses is highly advantageous
• Ability to identify and manage weeds, pests and diseases
• Good time management skills, attention to detail and able to work unsupervised
• Strong work ethic and readiness to work in a physically demanding role
• Experience with Rainbird Irrigation System will be highly regarded
• Valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence and satisfactory National Police Clearance

Why you’ll love working for us:

• A permanent, full-time role in a beautiful golf course, 5am – 2pm, Monday to Friday
• 9 day fortnight - have an RDO every second week!
• $36.98 per hour + super + penalties for any overtime
• Weekend overtime available on a rostered basis
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Complimentary membership to theCannington and Riverton Leisureplexes to stay fit and healthy while working with us!

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 16 February 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.