4d ago , from ASTMA Australian Sports Turf Managers Association
Established in 1922, Blackheath Golf & Community Club is a historic 18-hole championship layout located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Celebrated for its unique parkland footprint lined with vibrant azaleas, rhododendrons, and maples, our club provides an incomparable mountain golfing experience backed by a passionate membership and a proactive community board.
About Us
Established in 1922, Blackheath Golf & Community Club is a historic 18-hole championship layout located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Celebrated for its unique parkland footprint lined with vibrant azaleas, rhododendrons, and maples, our club provides an incomparable mountain golfing experience backed by a passionate membership and a proactive community board.
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and hard-working Groundsperson to join our course maintenance team. In this role, you will work closely under the direction of the Course Superintendent to maintain, present, and improve our 18-hole golf course and manicured club grounds to ensure an exceptional experience for members and visitors alike.
Your Responsibilities
- Undertake daily preparation tasks including changing holes, moving tee markers, and raking bunkers.
- Operate and maintain specialized turf machinery including greens, surrounds, and fairway mowers.
- Assist with routine turf maintenance practices such as fertilizing, spraying, and soil aerating under direction.
- Maintain surrounding gardens, pathways, hedges, and trees to preserve the club's signature parkland aesthetic.
- Aid the team with critical infrastructure maintenance, including repairs to drainage and irrigation systems.
- Adhere strictly to workplace health and safety (WHS) protocols and safe chemical-handling standards.
To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need
- Practical experience working on a golf course, sports turf facility, or in a commercial landscaping environment.
- Sound knowledge of operating and caring for standard turf machinery, ride-on mowers, and hand tools.
- A strong, proactive work ethic with a practical, hands-on approach to outdoor physical labor.
- Excellent reliability, time-management skills, and a willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including early morning shifts, scheduled weekends, and public holidays as required.
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (or an equivalent horticulture discipline) and valid chemical accreditation are highly regarded but not essential.
What's in It for You?
- Environment: The opportunity to work outdoors every day in one of the most scenic and unique mountain landscapes in Australia.
- Team Culture: A supportive, tight-knit, and collaborative working environment where pride in workmanship is highly valued.
- Growth: Hands-on experience working across a recently renovated course layout with modern drainage upgrades and professional management.
Contact Details:
Blackheath Golf & Community Club Recruitment Team
