About Us

Located on the Adelaide sand belt, Kooyonga Golf Club is recognised internationally as one of Australia's leading golf clubs. Committed to excellence throughout its highly rated golf course, state of the art practice facilities and expansive clubhouse and surrounds, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic professional to join our team in the role of Vegetation Coordinator.

About the Role

As the Vegetation Coordinator, you will be involved in all aspects of the maintenance, rehabilitation and regeneration of remnant vegetation on our 55ha property, including planning and being hands on in delivering on the club's vegetation and course maintenance plans. Some involvement in daily presentation and maintenance of fine turf playing surfaces and clubhouse surrounds and gardens will be a requirement of the position.

To be successful in the position, experience and the following abilities are expected:

• Qualifications including Certificate 3 in a Horticultural area such as Parks and Gardens, Turf Management or Conservation, Land Management (desirable but not essential).
• Revegetation and or Bush Care experience.
• Carrying out a wide range of maintenance activities including planting, pruning and weeding.
• Chemical and fertiliser handling and application experience.
• Experience with a broad range of power tools including chainsaws, whippersnippers, hedgers etc.

Other desirable experience beneficial in the role includes but is not limited to:

• Grounds maintenance (sports turf playing surfaces).
• Weed, plant & fauna identification.
• Plant propagation and seed collection.
• Pest and disease identification.
• Property maintenance experience, including walking paths, timber furniture and basic fencing.
• Computer literacy with administrative competency.

The ability to be self-motivated, proactive, active and a supportive contributor in a team environment is critical to be successful in the role. The ideal candidate will bring excellent interpersonal, prioritisation and time management skills, be well presented, physically fit to undertake all duties and hold a current C class licence.

This is a full time, 38 hour per week position, although flexibility in work hours and days along with opportunities for a possible job-sharing arrangement exists with this role.

Benefits offered with the position include training opportunities in applicable areas, discounted staff meals and full uniform.