Turf Maintenance Technician / Greenkeeper
Lovedale & Cessnock | Full-time
Combine specialist turf maintenance with varied horticultural and grounds work across the Hunter Valley.
At Green by Nature, we take pride in creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor environments.
We're looking for an experienced Turf Maintenance Technician / Greenkeeper to join our Hunter Valley operations in a permanent full-time role offering variety, autonomy and responsibility.
You'll spend four days each week at a large private property in Lovedale, maintaining a recreational nine-hole golf course, established gardens, lawns and landscaped grounds.
Your fifth day will be based in Cessnock, carrying out a range of horticulture and general grounds maintenance activities.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in greenkeeping, turf maintenance, groundskeeping or horticulture who enjoys variety and takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard.
About the Role
At Lovedale, you'll take ownership of the day‐to‐day presentation and maintenance of an impressive private property, including its nine‐hole golf course, turf areas, gardens and landscaped grounds.
One day each week will be spent in Cessnock, undertaking a variety of horticultural and general grounds maintenance tasks.
The role offers a great balance between specialist turf maintenance and broader horticultural work, with plenty of opportunity to work independently and manage your day effectively.
What You'll Be Doing
At Lovedale:
Mowing and maintaining golf greens, tees, fairways and surrounding turf
Gardening, pruning, mulching and weed control
Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems
Operating turf and grounds maintenance machinery
General property and landscape maintenance
Identifying and prioritising seasonal maintenance requirements




Maintaining a consistently high standard of presentation across the property
At Cessnock:
General gardening and horticultural maintenance
Mowing and whipper snipping
Weed control and general grounds maintenance
Cleaning and maintaining outdoor areas
Collecting and removing green waste
Completing general tasks required to maintain a clean, safe and well‐presented site
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes genuine pride in their work and is comfortable managing their responsibilities independently.
You'll ideally bring:
Experience in greenkeeping, turf management, groundskeeping, horticulture or garden maintenance
Valuable knowledge of turf care and general horticultural practices
Experience operating turf and grounds maintenance machinery
Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
The ability to work autonomously and manage daily priorities
A proactive approach to safety and site presentation
The flexibility to work across both Lovedale and Cessnock
Desirable:
Qualification in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture or Parks & Gardens
Previous golf course maintenance experience
Irrigation maintenance experience
Why Join Green by Nature?
Permanent full-time opportunity in the Hunter Valley
Spend four days each week maintaining a unique Lovedale property
Enjoy a varied fifth day completing horticulture and grounds maintenance in Cessnock
Work across turf, golf, gardens and general grounds maintenance
Enjoy a role with genuine autonomy and responsibility
Variety across two different working environments
Supportive, safety‐focused culture
Opportunities to continue developing your career with Green by Nature
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining quality turf and landscapes, and want a varied role where you can take ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Turf Maintenance Technician / Greenkeeper (New South Wales)
🏢 Green by Nature AU
📍 New South Wales