Advertised Positions

• Band 3 $66,824 to $72,942 + Superannuation + Regular Overtime
• Full-time 38 hours, plus rostered weekend overtime
• Rostered Day Off
• Glen Waverley and Oakleigh Golf Courses
• Local Government

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s leafy eastern suburbs, the City of Monash is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Victoria. It has a mix of high quality residential, commercial and industrial development and extensive educational and recreational facilities.

A vacancy exists for a motivated person to work in the Horticultural Services Department as part of the Golf Course Maintenance team working at the Glen Waverley and Oakleigh golf courses, as part of a highly motivated and passionate crew.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Scheduled maintenance of the golf courses using sound turf management practices
• Regular communication and feedback of course condition, with a proactive work ethic

Candidates are required to have the following skills and qualifications:

• Formal qualification at Certificate 3 level in turf management or equivalent and relevant experience and/or skills commensurate with the work requirements will be considered
• Experience in Turf management and an ability to give direction, as well as work autonomously
• Experience in the practices and processes involved in the annual planning and delivery of a golf course cultural/nutrition program
• Ability to identify, prevent and rectify nutritional/soil deficiencies as well as seasonal pest, weed and fungal problems as they occur
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A pleasant demeanor and able to build successful relationships in a small yet energetic team environment

Benefits:

• Membership to the ASTMA and encouragement to develop knowledge/skills
• Flexible work environment (regular RDO)
• Access to Council employee offers including discount gym memberships, private health insurance and a study assistance program
• A friendly team environment where innovation and inclusion are encouraged

For further job specific enquiries please contact David Phillips on 0477 472 668.

If you feel you meet the above criteria and look forward to working in a dynamic environment within a passionate Turf Management team, we encourage you to apply.

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Sunday 9th March at 11:55pm.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.