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Golf superintendent (Full Time) - AUSTRALIA

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Nedlands Golf Club | Australia
Expires: March 13, 2024


About Us

Set amongst 18 hectares of native trees you will find the Nedlands Golf Club, idyllically nestled between the Perth CBD, the Beach and the Swan River. A welcoming, relaxed and inclusive club, Nedlands is a private members 9 hole championship layout with 800 members, and around 35,000 rounds of golf played each year.

The Committee has recently taken the decision to bring the Course Maintenance Services back in house and we are now looking to build out our in-house team. At this stage we are looking to recruit:
  • A Course Superintendent
  • 2IC
  • 2 support greenkeepers
If you are interested in leading this team then we would like to hear from you. Our immediate priority is filling the Superintendent role, but we are calling for applications for all positions, because we would like this team established as soon as possible.

The Superintendent will report to the General Manager and will be responsible for the professional maintenance of the course and surrounds.

Your Mandate

Whilst the club seeks to provide a casual and informal atmosphere for members and guests, the calibre of the golfing experience and the presentation of the Course itself is paramount. Our formal values statement guides us

“We want to be a golf club that is revered by members, with a course that is

high quality and well maintained. Golf is our common bond, and we want to

ensure we are providing a great golfing experience.”

Members have high expectations on the high-quality presentation of the course, and the team put in place to manage the course are tasked to meet or exceed these expectations. It is the culmination of the ‘1 percenter’s and ‘going the extra mile’ that will ultimately determine your long-term success in the role.

Essential Duties
  • Work with the General Manager to help promote player satisfaction through maintaining a quality Golf Course and Maintenance program.
  • Management responsibility for all Maintenance Staff and Operating Budgets.
  • Works with the General Manager and other key staff members to constantly improve the golf course, club grounds, maintenance facility and all safety programs.
  • Thoroughly assist in all safety training needs and procedures.
  • Continues personal and professional Educational through attending self-development, training and Turf Conferences.
  • Undertake daily maintenance duties along with other Course Maintenance staff.
  • Train, motivate and supervise the staff in a capable manner.
  • Manage the efficient operation of the pump and irrigation system including irrigation application and scheduling.
  • Liaise and guide the Club volunteers in appropriate tasks.
Knowledge and Experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management position in a membership-based club.
  • Advanced communications, interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.
  • The ability to work with and lead others in a team environment.
  • High level of integrity and dependability.
  • The position is fulltime and requires ability to work weekends.
What we are offering:
  • Remuneration will be set depending on candidates’ skills and experience.
  • The Club is flexible on the composition of the potential package offered to the successful candidate based on the candidate’s priorities.
  • Access to training and feedback.
  • Honorary membership.
  • Uniforms.
Applications:

Applications should include your CV and a short cover letter addressed to the General Manager.

The full job description is available from the General Manager, Ben Unbehaun at [email protected]



Applications close: Monday, 22nd January at 5.00pm.
Time is of the essence, and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date for applications.


 
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