Ainslie Group is one of the largest Club Groups in the ACT and acts as an entity for the Ainslie Football & Social Club and Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club. Canberra has been our home since 1927 and in that time we have grown to be iconic leaders in supporting the community through Australian Rules football, golf, baseball and hospitality services. With our two venues and over 45,000 members and over 200 employees, the Ainslie Group is a business that is well established and continually growing.

We offer a range of employment opportunities in areas such as food and beverage, gaming, reception, marketing, finance, HR, green keeping, functions and administration. We offer career development as well as state of the art facilities, and a healthy, safe and happy working environment for all staff.

We are continually seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Customer Service professionals, eager to join our diverse team. Our members and guests are our key focus and we strive to meet and exceed their expectations at all times.

COME AND JOIN the innovative, fun and lively group of people that make up what is the very reputable Ainslie Group!

Greenskeeper / Groundsperson

The Ainslie Group has been in Canberra since 1927, and we are proud to have grown into leaders of the Canberra Community through our support of AFL, golf, and hospitability services. We have a well-established, and continually growing, team of over 150 staff and 45,000 members across both our Gungahlin and Ainslie clubs, some of which have been with us for more than 30 years!

As a well-recognised and reputable Club Group in the ACT, the Ainslie Group has received a variety of awards for our contribution to the local community. Most recently we were awarded with three accolades by Clubs ACT for Sustainability and Environment, Heart of the Community, and Contribution to Sport, Community Development and Wellbeing.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive, welcoming, and supportive culture that prioritises the personal wellbeing of our team, while encouraging their professional growth, to help them reach their career aspirations.

Due to a period of growth, we are currently seeking a passionate individual for the role of Greenskeeper / Groundsperson to join our team at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, with an immediate start for the right candidate.

This opportunity is best suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and punctual, hands-on person. This is a full-time position working within the golf course maintenance team, with additional rostered weekend work required. Remuneration for the role will be guided by the candidate’s skills and experience and paid above the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award rate.

Objectives

The core objective of the Greenskeeper / Groundsperson role is to help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance of our grounds and communications. The successful candidate for the position will work directly with key staff members, including the Golf Superintendent, to constantly improve the golf course, club grounds maintenance facilities, and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

General mowing and gardening duties
Maintenance of all golf course surfaces
Installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation and drainage systems
Identify and control turf weeds, pests and diseases
Prepare and maintain all turf surfaces and surrounds
Assist in construction projects
Operation, maintenance, and cleaning of a wide range of specialised turf machinery
Any other duties as directed by Course Superintendent or Senior Management

Greenskeeper / Groundsperson Position Requirements

Certificate 3 in Horticulture / Turf Management (desirable)
Chemical spraying certificate (desirable)
Relevant experience in the turf industry
Experience and knowledge in the application of chemicals and fertilisers
Experience with irrigation and minor repairs (desirable)
Competent with a wide range of turf machinery
Effective communication skills with ability to liaise with team members and members of the public
Able to work within a small team and, at times, unsupervised
Self-motivated and punctual
Ability to perform the inherent physical requirements of the role
Hold a current Australian driver licence
Valid, full-time Australian working rights

Additional Employee Benefits

Employee assistance program
Opportunities for career progression across a wide range of specialisations
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Discounted food and coffee on rostered workdays
Free parking
Additional club benefits

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