GREENKEEPER TURF MAINTENANCE APPRENTICESHIP OR TRAINEESHIP

The Royal Melbourne Golf Club has an exciting opportunity for a person to join its team to undertake training and education as a turf maintenance professional.

About Royal Melbourne:

Royal Melbourne’s East and West Courses are highly regarded both nationally and internationally. Our operation also manages the turf maintenance at the Sandringham Golf Course and driving range. The Club is well resourced and provides an environment where individuals can learn turf maintenance skills at the highest level.

The role:

Reporting to the Course Superintendents on each of the three courses you will rotate through the Royal Melbourne courses and The Australian Golf Centre Sandringham Course. The successful applicant will undertake all aspects of course maintenance and projects with the expectation of excellence in achieving quality outcomes from all work undertaken. Depending on the applicants experience and preferences the Club will consider both apprenticeship or trainee education toward a certificate three in turf management along with practical on the job training.

The following attributes will be well regarded:

• Enjoyment of outdoor physical work.

• Relevant experience in turf maintenance or related skills.

• Excellent work history and reliability.

• Positive, enthusiastic and team-oriented attitude.

• An interest in golf and fine turf maintenance.

We will provide:

• A professional and supportive work environment.

• Training and mentoring from skilled turf trades people.

• The resources to achieve the highest quality course presentation.

• Stimulating work with projects, tournaments and technology advancement part of a continuous improvement philosophy.

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Financial support to undertake further turf related education.

The position is full time 38 hours per week with overtime and weekend work an expectation on a roster system.

Written applications including two referees addressed to the Director of Courses can be forwarded to [email protected] or PO Box 18, Black Rock 3193.

Applications close Monday 28 April 2025.