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About Rydges
Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.
About Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Surrounded by lush vineyards and scenic beauty, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers an unforgettable workplace experience. Complete with a range of amazing facilities including a ferris Wheel, brewery, waterpark, and 18-hole golf course, join the team that keeps it all humming in the heart of wine country.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Greenkeeper full-time to join our team and help maintain our golf course to the highest standard. As a vital member of the Greenkeeping team, you will be responsible for the care and upkeep of the course, ensuring its quality, playability, and visual appeal. Your role will involve a range of tasks from mowing greens and fairways to applying chemicals and maintaining irrigation systems.
Skills & experience
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in fine turf management and have a demonstrated ability to operate various plant and equipment used in course maintenance. Your expertise should include, but not be limited to:
* Mowing, rolling, topdressing, bunker maintenance, fertilising, and spraying turf
* Operating and maintaining mowers, aerators, cultivators, corers, sprayers, tractors, and attachments
* Irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs
* Relevant greenkeeping experience and/or qualifications
* Certificate III in Horticulture – Sports Turf Management (preferred but not essential)
* AQF3 Chemical Accreditation / License is desirable but not essential
* Experience with chemical and fertiliser application
* Unrestricted Driver’s License
* Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining golf courses to a consistently high standard
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
* Good communication skills
* Ability to follow safety procedures, systems, and protocols
* Physically fit and able to handle medium to high physical demands of the role
* Willingness to work weekends on a rotating roster
Desirable Qualifications / Experience :
* Knowledge and experience with chemical and fertiliser application
* Certificate III in Horticulture – Sports Turf Management or equivalent experience
* Previous experience with irrigation systems and minor repairs
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