Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club – Helensvale QLD

1d ago , from ASTMA Australian Sports Turf Managers Association

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Mechanic to join our Golf Course Maintenance team, supporting the presentation and performance of The Pines and The Palms golf courses.

About the role

As Assistant Golf Course Mechanic, you will work closely with our Head Mechanic and Golf Course Maintenance team to ensure our equipment is safe, reliable and performing to the standard required to maintain two golf courses.

- Maintaining reel mowers and cutting units to achieve a consistent, high-quality cut.
- Assisting with reel and bedknife grinding, cutting-unit adjustments and height-of-cut settings.
- Completing routine servicing and preventative maintenance across the machinery fleet.
- Assisting with mechanical fault finding, repairs and equipment inspections.
- Collecting parts and materials from suppliers and assisting with equipment transport when required.
- Maintaining workshop tools, equipment, stock and service records.
- Supporting the Head Mechanic to ensure machinery is prepared, reliable and ready for daily course operations.

About you

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has strong mechanical aptitude and understands that attention to detail matters.

- Experience in mechanical maintenance, small engines, outdoor power equipment or a similar field.
- An interest in reel mower technology and achieving an excellent quality of cut.
- A practical, hands‑on approach to fault finding and problem-solving.
- A strong and reliable work ethic, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.




- The ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow safe work practices.

A relevant mechanical trade qualification or previous experience with golf course machinery would be highly regarded, but is not essential for the right candidate.

We are open to applicants with strong mechanical aptitude and the right attitude who are willing to undertake further training and develop specialist skills in turf equipment maintenance.

Why join Sanctuary Cove?

At Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club, you will have the opportunity to work across two golf courses within a professional Golf Course Maintenance operation while developing specialist skills using a state-of-the‑art fleet of golf course maintenance machinery.

Employee Benefits

- Meals supplied daily while at work.
- Full uniform supplied.
- Training and professional development actively encouraged.
- Village Roadshow theme park tickets for you and your family.
- The chance to work with a state-of-the‑art fleet of specialist golf course machinery and equipment.
- Hands‑on development and guidance alongside our experienced Head Mechanic.
- Exposure to the maintenance requirements of both The Pines and The Palms golf courses.

For someone looking to build their mechanical career, this role offers the opportunity to develop valuable specialist skills in reel mower maintenance, grinding, machinery servicing, fault finding and quality-of-cut management.

Most importantly, you will be part of a team where the performance of our machinery has a direct impact on the playing conditions, presentation and overall experience of our members and guests.

All applicants need to drive to Sanctuary Cove as there is no public transport.

Our application process includes a police check.

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📌 Assistant Golf Course Mechanic (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club
📍 City of Gold Coast