Howlong is situated on the banks of the majestic Murray River, 29 km west of Albury, within a renowned gourmet food and wine region. The award winning Howlong Golf Resort boasts one of the largest membership base of any golf Club in Australia and has a reputation of being one of the best presented courses on the Murray River.

The Club has a picturesque 18-hole golf course, Bowling Greens, Resort Complex with 25 rooms and 4 luxury Apartments, large club house with the Restaurants, Cafe, function rooms and gaming machines.

An exciting prospect has become available for a suitably qualified Assistant Course Superintendent to support our Course Superintendent and skilled and dedicated greens team to nurture, develop and maintain our renowned course and surrounds to a very high standard.

The ideal applicant will possess;

– excellent organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude

– a genuine passion for the outdoors/horticulture/golf industry

– be well presented, friendly and professional

– the ability to work as part of a team and to lead and inspire others

– a strong work ethic

– Ability to operate repair and maintain a Toro automated electric irrigation system

– Skills in herbicide and fertiliser application including appropriate chemical use accreditation

– Skilled in operating a wide variety of machinery

– Chemcert or equivalent

– Certificate 3 in Horticulture (essential)

– Diploma in Turf Management (whilst not essential would be an advantage)

– Chainsaw certificate (desirable)

– Hold a current Australian Driver’s license

– First aid certificate (desirable)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Nurturing, maintaining and developing the golf course, bowling greens, croquet lawn, gardens and surrounds in conjunction with the directives of the Superintendent





• Assist the Superintendent with scheduling and supervising the daily operations of the greens team including structuring and organisation of rosters

• In conjunction with the Superintendent hiring, supervising, training and developing greens team to ensure a high level of efficiency, morale and discipline

• Supervising contractors/ volunteers on the course and bowling green areas

• Assist in establishing and promoting safety processes and ensure that all OH&S; directives are complied with and safety compliance training completed by all greens team

• Operate a range of specialised tools, plant and equipment

• Ensure that Course and Bowling Green equipment is properly used and maintained in safe working order

• Maintain tools, plant and equipment in serviceable and safe condition

• Apply pesticides, fertilisers and other chemicals according to safe operating procedures

• Operate, repair and maintain resort automated electric irrigation system

• Assist the Superintendent and Course mechanic with development, documentation and implementation of maintenance programs in accordance with all legislative requirements.

• Keep work areas and amenities clean at all times

• Ensuring the security of course and bowls property

• Maintaining facilities responsibly and to standard during the Superintendents absence

• Undertake other duties as directed

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Formal qualifications at a minimum of Level 3 in Turf Management (Horticulture) is essential. Further details can be obtained by visiting our website https://www.howlonggolf.com.au/work-with-us ,or by emailing the Course Superintendent [email protected]

Applications including a resume and covering letter should be forwarded to HR Manager by email [email protected]

📌 Assistance Course Superintendent (Howlong)
🏢 Howlong Golf Resort
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