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City of Canning | Western australia Australia
Expires: August 30, 2024
About the role
The City of Canning is looking for an experienced Course Superintendent to drive development and continuous improvement of Whaleback Public Golf Course.
Located in Parkwood, 15 minutes south of the Perth CBD in the City of Canning, Whaleback Golf Course is an 18-hole course with a new Rainbird irrigation system, extensive practice facilities including a two-storey state of the art, day/night driving range equipped with Top Tracer software. Exciting upgrades projects in the coming years will position Whaleback Golf Course as a premium public golf facility.
Reporting to the Manager Whaleback Golf, you will be responsible for:
To be successful, you will have:
Benefits
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit
Applications are open until 5.00pm Wednesday 21 August 2024, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
Expires: August 30, 2024
About the role
The City of Canning is looking for an experienced Course Superintendent to drive development and continuous improvement of Whaleback Public Golf Course.
Located in Parkwood, 15 minutes south of the Perth CBD in the City of Canning, Whaleback Golf Course is an 18-hole course with a new Rainbird irrigation system, extensive practice facilities including a two-storey state of the art, day/night driving range equipped with Top Tracer software. Exciting upgrades projects in the coming years will position Whaleback Golf Course as a premium public golf facility.
Reporting to the Manager Whaleback Golf, you will be responsible for:
- Implementing a high standard of maintenance to ensure the best presentation of Whaleback Golf Course and surrounds.
- Coordinate the servicing and replacement of the extensive range of late model golf course maintenance equipment.
- Providing leadership and direction in on-course developments and improvements
- Ensuring a safe environment for golfers and staff.
- Developing and deliver a budgeted work program to achieve the Course Maintenance Plan
- Developing course maintenance staff to a high skill level and employ those skills in their day-to-day activity to continually improve productivity and efficient work practices
- Driving the establishment and implementation of human resource management programs including training of employees and apprentices in turf management best practices
- Ensuring effective management of internal and external resources to deliver course maintenance programs
- The position requires the appointee to participate in a 7-day roster on rotational basis with regular early starts.
- Liaising with external stakeholders
- Working closely with the Golf and Food & Beverage operations teams
To be successful, you will have:
- Certificate or Diploma in Turf Management.
- Over 5 years’ experience as an Assistant Superintendent or currently holding the position of Superintendent at a golf course.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Experience with the preparation and management of budgets.
- Current Drivers Licence (C class)
- Experience in procurement of goods and services
- Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance
Benefits
- Full-time permanent position (76 hours per fortnight)
- 9-day fortnight
- Salary range $83,865.00 – $99,907.61 per annum + super
- 17.5% annual leave loading and additional superannuation contribution matching
- Fully maintained City vehicle (with option to purchase private use)
- Leading a team of 6 staff
- Free gym membership across our Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes
- Membership to both GCSAWA and ASTMA
- Ongoing professional development opportunities through the City’s partnership with the Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit
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, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Toni van den Hurk on 0437 337 127 for a confidential discussion.Applications are open until 5.00pm Wednesday 21 August 2024, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
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