Greenskeeper / Groundsperson

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.

**Objectives**

**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 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