Greenkeeper

We are looking for a Greenkeeper to join our award-winning Golf Course.

Shellharbour City Council have an exciting opportunity for a skilled, experienced and qualified Greenkeeper to join the team at The Links, Shell Cove. As a key member of our course maintenance team, this position will primarily be responsible for the maintenance and presentation of the golf course and surrounding areas including our mini golf precinct, practice range and the clubhouse. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated professional team who are proud to offer an environment that supports both the sport and the community. 

Our ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy early morning starts

• Be a collaborative, motivated and supportive individual who thrives working within a team

• Takes personal pride in the presentation of their work and responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service when engaging with customers

• Be a supportive team player with the ability to be flexible to work various shifts including weekends, evenings and public holidays as required

• Assist in establishing, maintaining and improving playing surfaces

• Provide guidance to apprentices, labourers and work experience employees

• Maintain the facilities equipment and working spaces with a high level of care

• Have a passion for the industry; turf maintenance, golf or both

• Have completed a Certificate III Sports Turf Management.

About us:
 

The Links Shell Cove is a unique and picturesque golf course located in the Illawarra region on the South Coast of NSW, located just 80 minutes south of Sydney. It's a place of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. 

Our golf course offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit enjoyable. We feature a well-maintained mini golf course, a dynamic driving range, a fully stocked golf pro shop, and a cozy café and tavern where our community can relax after a game. 

Shellharbour City Council's unique profile and dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. 

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight

• May include opportunity to work weekends, evenings and public holidays based on operational requirements

• Commencing salary range from $65,163 - $69,151per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

• An adverse working conditions allowance (Level 1) of $19.49 per week in accordance with the applicable award

• Plus 12% superannuation

• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay run and more.

• Access to local government and employee benefits such as, long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please Note:
 

• • You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

For further information about the position, click
here
for the position description.

Contact:

Steven Crawford, Course Team Coordinator on

Closing date:
Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:30pm.

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Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.  

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people.  Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.  This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment
to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.