Description:
Director of Golf Course Management/Superintendent
Thaxted Park Golf Club
Position Objective
Thaxted Park Golf Club is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to oversee the maintenance and presentation of our golf course. Ideally, we are looking for one candidate to fill both the Director of Golf Course Management and Superintendent roles:
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining top-quality playing conditions for competitions and casual play, managing budgets, leading the maintenance team, and working closely with management, course staff, and relevant committees to uphold best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Director of Golf Course Management
- Oversee the strategic planning and execution of all golf course maintenance operations.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and sustainability.
- Manage major capital projects, including equipment upgrades and course renovations.
Superintendent
- Supervise the course team to ensure high-quality course conditions.
- Develop and implement daily and seasonal maintenance programs for greens, fairways, and bunkers.
- Lead and supervise the course maintenance team, including a 2IC and three ground staff.
- Monitor and maintain all course equipment, ensuring regular servicing and repairs.
- Safely store and manage chemicals and fertilisers, ensuring staff receive proper training.
- Diagnose and manage turf pests, diseases, and soil conditions for optimal course health.
- Maintain and schedule operations of the Toro SitePro irrigation system to ensure efficient water management.
- Prepare staff rosters, manage timesheets, and oversee day-to-day team administration.
- Provide monthly course maintenance updates to the course subcommittee.
- Liaise with club management, and relevant committees to align maintenance practices with the club’s long-term goals.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards.
- Represent the club professionally within the turf management industry and build strong relationships with vendors, consultants, and industry specialists.
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate(s) will possess:
- Relevant qualifications in Horticulture, Turf Management, or a related field.
- A chemical spraying certificate or licence and a current driver’s licence.
- Experience maintaining undulating fairways with a heavy soil profile.
- Expertise in Bent/Poa green surface maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of machinery maintenance across various equipment ages.
- A solid understanding of pest and disease management specific to golf courses.
- Proven experience managing and scheduling the Toro SitePro irrigation system .
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with management, staff, and club members.
- Strong leadership skills to mentor and develop greens staff in a positive work environment.
- High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-focused attitude.
- A professional network that includes turf consultants, pump specialists, and irrigation experts.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the club’s management, board, and sub-committees.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time salaried position, requiring occasional weekend work. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your application to *******@thaxtedparkgolfclub.com.au . Your application should include:
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position.
- A current CV.
- A brief summary addressing each selection criterion in dot-point form.
For further information, please contact Allen Guyett at (08) 8325 0*** .
Applications close strictly on 18th April 2025.