Greenkeeper

GREENKEEPER – Dent Island, Hamilton Island

Work on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world We have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedGreenkeeperto join our team atHamilton Island Golf Club.

Perfectly situated on Dent Island, nestled in the middle of a National Park you will get to experience a unique and exquisite working environment. The 360 degree views of the out-laying islands and the sparking blue water of the Whitsunday passage make this truly one of the most beautiful offices in the world. The stunning Hamilton Island Golf Course is ranked in the top 20 public access courses in Australia. Designed by the legendary Peter Thomson and Ross Perrett, players from all over the world have a round on this spectacular course on their bucket list. Perfectly situated on Dent Island, nestled in the middle of a National Park you will get to experience a unique and exquisite working environment. The 360 degree views of the out-laying islands and the sparking blue water of the Whitsunday passage make this truly one of the most beautiful offices in the world.

Why you'll love working with us

• Save money with subsidised furnished staff accommodation on island
• Staff perks - discounts on restaurants and activities including $16.50 p.w. gym membership
• Friendly team and supportive community
• On your days off go fishing, diving, hiking and exploring our beautiful region

Your Role

In this role, you will assist our Golf Course Superintendent with preparing and maintaining the golf course greens and garden areas.Your role will undertake turf and garden maintenance and landscape construction duties.

You will live on beautiful Hamilton Island and commute 7 minutes by ferry to the Golf Course. You will assist our Golf Course Superintendent and team with daily preparation of the golf course.

Where you'll make an impact

• Maintaining all course fairways, tees, greens and rough areas
• Appling fertilizers as directed by the supervisor, including maintaining a log of application
• Assisting with course irrigation
• Maintaining oil, fuel and fluid levels for all types of grounds-keeping machinery

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and the patience to work effectively with team members. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time efficiently are essential in this role.
To be successful, you will need

• Tertiary qualifications in Turf Management or Greenkeeping (essential)
• Driver Licence (essential)
• Chemical Handling certificate (highly regarded)
• Sound knowledge of machinery and equipment related to this industry
• Previous experience in a similar role

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

Make your next career move one to remember. Apply now