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Assistant golf superintendent (Full Time) - CANBERRA AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

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Ainslie Group | Canberra Australian capital territory Australia
Expires: October 6, 2024


The Ainslie Group has been in Canberra since 1927, and we are proud to have grown into leaders of the Canberra Community through our support of AFL, golf, and hospitability services. We have a well-established, and continually growing, team of over 150 staff and 45,000 members across both our Gungahlin and Ainslie clubs, some of which have been with us for more than 30 years!

As a well-recognised and reputable Club Group in the ACT, the Ainslie Group has received a variety of awards for our contribution to the local community. Most recently we were awarded with three accolades by Clubs ACT for Sustainability and Environment, Heart of the Community, and Contribution to Sport, Community Development and Wellbeing.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive, welcoming, and supportive culture that prioritises the personal wellbeing of our team, while encouraging their professional growth, to help them reach their career aspirations.

In anticipation of the upcoming spring season, we are currently seeking a passionate and experienced individual for the role of Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (2IC) to join our team at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club.

This opportunity is best suited to an experienced, self-motivated, and punctual, hands-on person. This is a full-time position working within the golf course maintenance team, with additional rostered weekend work required. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 p/a (exclusive), dependant on the candidate’s skills and experience, with the role being covered under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award.

Joining the Ainslie Group makes you part of a community that works and socialises together. Through onboarding, performance reviews, and ongoing training, we are always working to provide our team with the right tools and effective support to propel their career, personal life, and their sense of belonging in the community.



Objectives

Reporting directly to the Course Superintendent, the core objective of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (2IC) role is to manage all aspects of golf course maintenance, as well as assisting in several strategic planning initiatives for course improvements. The successful candidate for the position will also be responsible for leading and motivating the maintenance team, and overseeing all course operations, alongside the Course Superintendent.



Key Responsibilities
  • Develop course maintenance staff to a high skill level and work with the team to employ these skills in day-to-day activities with the aim of improving productivity and efficiency
  • Work with the Management team to promote member satisfaction through the maintenance and positive presentation of the golf course and surrounding premises
  • Maintain and build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Respond to communication in a prompt manner to ensure stakeholders remain up-to-date and well informed
  • Thoroughly assist in all WH&S training needs and procedures, including the identification of potential issues
  • Any other duties as directed by Course Superintendent or Senior Management


Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (2IC) Position Requirements
  • Certificate or Diploma in Sports Turf Management
  • Chemical spraying certificate, with practical experience in chemical and fertiliser application and reading safety data sheets
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the turf industry
  • Practical experience in the operation and maintenance of horticultural plant and machinery
  • Experience and sound knowledge of irrigation, repairs, programming, and troubleshooting
  • Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a small team
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time and competing priorities effectively
  • Competent and experienced with a wide range of turf machinery
  • Effective communication skills with ability to liaise with team members and members of the public
  • Ability to perform the inherent physical requirements of the role
  • Hold a current Australian driver licence
  • Valid, full-time Australian working rights


Additional Employee Benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Opportunities for career progression across a wide range of specialisations
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Discounted food and coffee on rostered workdays
  • Free parking
  • Additional club benefits


APPLICATIONS:

If you feel you have the skill set to take on this 2IC role within one of Canberra’s leading golf clubs, please submit your resume, stating qualifications and relevant experience, on the Seek portal.

If you would like to make any further enquiries about the position, please contact: [email protected]

The Ainslie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, disability statuses, and other personal characteristics to apply.

Please note, a Police Check will be required as part of the onboarding process for the successful candidate.


 
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