About Us
Moree Golf Club opened for play on 8th August of 1906. Our Golf Club is a gathering place for local community and guests, providing excellent facilities, great food and local conversation. Our course was designed by Arthur East. The course offers a combination of challenge and enjoyment, catering for seasoned players and the beginner.
Apart from the picturesque golf course, the club offers a range of facilities for the individual or golfing group. These facilities include:
- A practice fairway
- Large chipping and putting green
- Fully serviced Pro Shop
About the role
The Golf Course Superintendent at Moree Golf Club is responsible for the overall management of the golf course, in line with the Club goals and objectives. The Golf Course Superintendent provides leadership and direction to the grounds team to achieve optimal and efficient turf management of the golf course with a strong focus on continuous improvement and environmental sustainability. This is a full-time position (additional weekend work is required) with a minimum of at least 2 years previous work experience.
Course maintenance and development
· Schedules course maintenance practises around member play and outings to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption to the members.
· Comply with all legislative requirements in carrying out course maintenance.
· Produces an annual schedule of works for course maintenance.
· Monitors the conditions of the course and oversees the care and maintenance program to ensure a high level of course condition.
· Maintain tools, plant and equipment in serviceable and safe condition and maintains record of machinery maintenance.
· Contribute to strategic planning for longer term course development.
· Manages a water usage tracking plan and provides monthly reporting on water use.
Relevant Skills
· Knowledge of management of greens, fairways and roughs.
· Knowledge and use of operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
· Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating, and motivating personnel.
· Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the public.
· Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
Finance
· Develops and implements an annual budget for course operational expenses in collaboration with Club Manager.
· Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with course operations, including supplies, chemicals, fertilisers.
· Plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment.
Staff Management.
· Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure safe working conditions and that staff are working within WHS guidelines.
· Oversees green staff in the proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment.
· Ensure WHS guidelines and policies are followed for all course maintenance works in accordance with the Club WHS procedures.
· Works collaboratively with staff to develop and implement a performance development plan based on their individual needs.
· Staff performance is appraised quarterly and a written report provided to the Club Manager.
The successful candidate must exercise the ability to
- Be team focused, with strong leadership, training, and staff management skills.
- Be confident in all areas of WH&S, staff rostering, and other duties related
- to daily and weekly golf course maintenance.
- Have a full understanding of all current golf course machinery operations and experience in managing preventative maintenance programs.
- Have experience in irrigation and maintenance issues.
- Relevant Sports Turf Management or Horticultural Trade or equivalent qualifications.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Accreditation in Chemical Applications & Safe Handling
- Current Australian Driver's License.
Renumeration
- Staff Discounts
- Salary- $80,000 - $90,000
If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to join the team, please submit your resume and Cover Letter to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Salary packaging
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Moree, NSW 2400: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
