Golf Course Manager

**RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort**Full-time**Competitive Salary | Discounts on RACV products and resorts**

**About the Opportunity**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly skilled Golf Course Manager to lead our golf course maintenance (GCM) team and ensure the property is kept in pristine condition all year round. In this role, you will be the driving force responsible for the overall management of GCM activities, efficient operations and strategic planning of the golf course, resort grounds and gardens.

Designed by Michael Clayton, this special 18-hole, par 68 course is rated as one of Australia's top 100 courses for 2024 by Golf Australia. Experience the most varied greens in the country, with plenty of ridges, dips, rolls, hollows, tiers and plateaus to challenge you.

Meanwhile, the 4-hole short course features par 3 holes ranging from 70 to 113 metres and is ideal for corporate groups, social events, or practising your short game in a fun environment

**This could be just the right role for you?**- Reporting to the Resort Manager, you will be an integral member of our leadership team. Your passion and commitment to excellence will see you thrive in this role. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee the delivery of daily maintenance activities and works programs for turf management, landscaping, irrigation and equipment maintenance, are carried out within set time frames- Lead a dedicated team of 5, facilitate meetings, manage recruitment, staff training, feedback and performance management- Foster a positive HSW environment, ensure the safe operation of equipment and compliance with health, safety and wellbeing policies and procedures- Contribute to financial management of budgets, labour and cost control- Monitor and manage course conditions, including maintaining the irrigation system and efficient water usage- Ensure machinery and equipment operates efficiently and the servicing schedule is maintained- Support a member and guest first culture to deliver a high standard of service excellence- Maintain records, develop and deliver processes and procedure improvements- Collaborate with resort departments, suppliers and contractors to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders- Lead by example and practice the RACV values

**What you’ll need to be successful**- Flexibility to work a 7 day rotating roster, including weekends- Experience as a golf course superintendent within a top 100 Australian golf course- Certificate qualification in turf management or higher/equivalent- Valid drivers licence- First Aid and OHS certificate, desirable- Solid understanding of golf course industry trends, maintenance, horticulture, landscaping procedures and techniques, irrigation and water quality systems, equipment operation, repair & maintenance- Knowledge of irrigation systems-
- People management leadership experience, encouraging teamwork, managing recruitment, training and performance management- Understanding of financial records, planning, budgets, cost control, inventory management and reporting- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally & written, effective listening and decision making skills- Strong organisational, time management, attention to detail and problem-solving skills- Excellent personal presentation

**We are Offering**- Competitive Salary- Discounts on RACV products & resorts- Employee of the month reward & recognition- Uniform- Parking onsite

**The RACV difference**

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

**Application process**
- Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check. _
- Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the _Job Task Analysis - Golf Course Grounds _and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required._

**Applications close Monday 18th of August