Georges River Council

Operations Leader – Greenkeeper (Hurstville Golf Course)

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Leader, the Operations Leader at Hurstville Golf Course plays a crucial role in the maintenance and management of the golf course's grounds and facilities. This position involves assisting with the planning, execution, and supervision of daily tasks related to turf care, landscaping, equipment maintenance and staff coordination.

About The Opportunity

• Permanent, Full-Time – 72 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $68,136.17 - $78,941.39 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation 
• Enjoy a 4-day work week
• Weekend & public holiday overtime shifts available

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, or related field.
• Construction Induction (White Card)

Essential

• 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.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant health and safety regulations.

Other Desirable Attributes 

• Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate 
• AQF3 ChemCert accreditation 

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: Tuesday 11 February 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.