Burnley Golf Course Green Keeper
Permanent - Full Time (Flexible)
Band 3 - $64,772.59- $69,960.93 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
The City of Yarra is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our Property and Leisure Branch as a Green Keeper at the stunning Burnley Golf Course. If you are passionate about turf care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are dedicated to delivering top-notch service, we want you on our team. Embrace the chance to grow your career and make a real impact in our vibrant community!
Yarra City Council is dynamic and progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and development of staff. We aim to continually improve service to the community.
The Property and Leisure Branch is responsible for the management, planning and development of Recreation, Leisure and Sporting assets for residents, workers and visitors to the City.
An exciting opportunity at Burnley Golf Course is available to someone that motivated, enthusiastic, team and task focused. Under the guidance of the Head Greenkeeper, the successful applicant will be responsible for the turf maintenance of the nine-hole Burnley Golf Course.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
- Assist the head greenkeeper (HG) in all areas of golf course maintenance, procedures and operations including the maintaining of greens, tees, fairways, rough, surrounds and all areas associated with the golf course. These tasks may include, but are not limited to mowing, brush cutting, spraying, course renovations, course construction, drainage and bunker maintenance.
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Assist with the operation of automatic and manual irrigation systems, repairs and maintenance of those systems.
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Assist in the maintenance and good working order of all plant and machinery through cleaning, repairing and maintenance.
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Actively foster good relations with golfing public, members and the Pro Shop team to encourage quality customer service.
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Maintain a neat and professional appearance in accordance with Yarra Leisure uniform policy.
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Promptly follow up on all golf course maintenance tasks and respond in accordance with Yarra Leisure service standards.
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Perform other duties as directed by the Head Greenkeeper & Facility Coordinator.
For further information, please see the Position Description attached or contact Haydn Thompson, Coordinator Burnley Golf Course, Haydn.Thompson@yarracity.vic.gov.au or 9205 5522.
705406 - Greenkeeper Burnley Golf Course - Position Description.pdf
In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
Applications close: Friday 20 September 2024 at 11:55pm.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
