Ocean Shores Country Club – Ocean Shores NSW
Ocean Shores Country Club is seeking an accomplished turf-management qualified to lead the presentation, maintenance and continued improvement of its golf course, bowling greens and associated grounds.
Located in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Ocean Shores Country Club features an established 18-hole championship golf course designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge.
The Club also provides lawn bowls, hospitality and social facilities for its members and the wider community.
This senior leadership position presents an excellent opportunity to guide an experienced team, maintain high presentation standards and contribute meaningfully to the future direction of the Club's sporting assets.
THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Course Superintendent will lead a course‐maintenance team comprising:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Planning, maintaining and presenting the golf course, bowling greens, surrounds and associated Club grounds
Leading, developing and managing the course‐maintenance team
Preparing and managing operating budgets, capital expenditure plans and machinery‐replacement programs
Developing annual maintenance programs and longer‐term improvement priorities
Managing irrigation infrastructure, water resources, the workshop, machinery fleet, contractors and departmental assets
Overseeing turf health, chemical programs and environmentally responsible maintenance practices
Maintaining appropriate workplace health and safety, regulatory compliance and record‐keeping standards
Planning and delivering course improvements and capital projects
Providing clear reports and skilled advice to the General Manager, Board and relevant Club committees
Communicating effectively with members about course conditions, maintenance programs and significant works




ABOUT YOU
Applications are welcomed from experienced Course Superintendents and accomplished Assistant Superintendents who can demonstrate their readiness to progress into a senior leadership role.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
A recognised qualification in sports turf management, horticulture or a related discipline
Strong technical knowledge of golf-course maintenance, preferably involving warm‐season turf
Proven ability to lead, organise and develop a multidisciplinary team
Sound financial‐management, budgeting and asset‐planning capabilities
Experience managing irrigation systems, machinery fleets, contractors and capital projects
Thorough knowledge of workplace safety, chemical handling and environmental compliance
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
The ability to balance presentation standards, agronomic requirements, member expectations and available resources
A practical, accountable and collaborative leadership style
Experience maintaining bowling greens will be highly regarded but is not essential.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Club has completed a significant irrigation-system upgrade and continues to pursue a planned program of course improvement, infrastructure renewal and asset management.
The incoming Superintendent will have the prospect to build on this work and help shape the next phase of the course's development.
The employment package includes:
Base salary of $115,000–$125,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Superannuation
Fully maintained Club vehicle with fuel card
Club-provided mobile phone
Five weeks' annual leave
Full Golf and Bowls membershipProfessional‐development support
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Superintendent or an exceptional Assistant Superintendent ready to take the next step into senior management.
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📌 Course Superintendent (New South Wales)
🏢 Ocean Shores Country Club
📍 New South Wales