At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and maintain a stunning golf course while managing a passionate team.
- Company: Tin Can Bay Country Club, a progressive and growing club.
- Benefits: Exciting leadership role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on golf course presentation and member experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in course management and strong agronomic knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Tin Can Bay Country Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Course Superintendent to lead the presentation, maintenance, and continued development of our golf course. This is a key leadership role within the Club, responsible for delivering consistently high playing conditions and leading an engaged course maintenance team. The successful candidate will bring strong agronomic knowledge, practical operational capability and a genuine passion for golf course presentation.
Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with Golf Operations, the Course Superintendent will manage all aspects of course maintenance, including turf health, irrigation, machinery, staff, budgets and course improvement projects.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, develop and supervise the course maintenance team
- Deliver a consistently high standard of presentation across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, gardens and surrounding course areas
- Develop and implement annual maintenance, agronomy, irrigation, fertiliser and chemical application programs
- Monitor turf health, soil conditions, pests, diseases and weather impacts
- Manage daily work schedules, staff rostering and contractor requirements
- Oversee the safe operation, maintenance and replacement planning of course machinery and equipment
- Prepare and manage course maintenance budgets, including labour, materials, chemicals and capital requirements
- Support the planning and delivery of course improvement and capital works projects
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental and chemical-handling requirements
About you
- Demonstrated experience as a Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent
- Relevant qualification in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture, or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of golf course agronomy, irrigation systems, turf nutrition, and chemical applications
- Proven experience leading, developing and motivating a team
- Sound financial and budget-management capability
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with members, management, contractors, and suppliers
- A proactive, practical, and hands-on leadership style
- Current driver's licence: chemical accreditation and relevant machinery licences are highly regarded
- Availability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required
Tin Can Bay Country Club offers an exciting opportunity to lead the course operation at a progressive and growing Club, with a strong commitment to course presentation, member experience and future investment.
Golf Course Superintendent in Tin Can Bay employer: Tin Can Bay Country Club
Tin Can Bay Country Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises teamwork and professional growth. As a Course Superintendent, you'll enjoy the opportunity to lead a dedicated maintenance team while benefiting from ongoing training and development in a picturesque location. With a strong commitment to course presentation and member experience, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about golf and turf management.
