Georges River Council

2IC – Greenkeeper (Hurstville Golf Course)

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a dynamic and people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members, all dedicated to creating an accessible, sustainable, and innovative community. We take pride in our vibrant public spaces, a thriving cultural scene, and our commitment to enhancing the liveability of our suburbs.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and skilled 2IC (internally this position is known as Operations Leader) to join our team at Hurstville Golf Course. This pivotal role involves overseeing the day-to-day maintenance and management of the course grounds and facilities, ensuring top-tier turf care, landscaping, and equipment maintenance.

About The Opportunity

• Permanent, Full-Time – 72 hours per fortnight
• Enjoy a 4-day work week
• Hourly rate between $36.40 and $42.17 + superannuation, based on your experience
• Opportunities to significantly boost your earnings with weekend overtime
  • Saturday overtime: from $54.60/hour for the first 2 hours and from $72.80/hour for all hours after
  • Sunday overtime: from $72.80/hour 
  • 4 hours overtime on both Saturday and Sunday
  • Public holiday overtime shifts available

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a competitive base salary, plus substantial overtime earnings. With penalty rates for both Saturday and Sunday overtime, you can boost your income significantly and enjoy the flexibility of a 4-day work week.

What We're Looking for

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, or related field.
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Proven experience in golf course maintenance and turf care.
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass species, irrigation systems, and landscaping techniques.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment.

Other Desirable Attributes 

• Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate 
• AQF3 ChemCert accreditation 
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant health and safety regulations.

For further information on key accountabilities, or required skills, experience and qualifications, please refer to the Position Description.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact William Rolfe, Team Leader City Recreation on 0448 122 785.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website (please submit a copy of your qualifications along with your white card, CV and cover letter). Closing Date: Monday 24 March 2025 11.59pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.