Course Superintendent

About the role

Clifton Springs Golf Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Course Superintendent to lead the presentation, maintenance, and continued development of our golf course. This is a key leadership role within the Club, responsible for delivering consistently high playing conditions and leading an engaged course maintenance team. The successful candidate will bring strong agronomic knowledge, practical operational capability and a genuine passion for golf course presentation. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Golf Operations, the Course Superintendent will manage all aspects of course maintenance, including turf health, irrigation, machinery, staff, budgets and course improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and supervise the course maintenance team
• Deliver a consistently high standard of presentation across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, gardens and surrounding course areas
• Develop and implement annual maintenance, agronomy, irrigation, fertiliser and chemical application programs
• Monitor turf health, soil conditions, pests, diseases and weather impacts
• Manage daily work schedules, staff rostering and contractor requirements
• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance and replacement planning of course machinery and equipment
• Prepare and manage course maintenance budgets, including labour, materials, chemicals and capital requirements
• Support the planning and delivery of course improvement and capital works projects
• Work collaboratively with the CEO, Head of Golf, Golf Operations and Club management on course set-up, competitions, events and member expectations
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental and chemical-handling requirements

About you

• Demonstrated experience as a Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or senior turf professional
• Relevant qualification in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of golf course agronomy, irrigation systems, turf nutrition, and chemical applications
• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating a team
• Sound financial and budget-management capability
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with members, management, contractors, and suppliers
• A proactive, practical, and hands-on leadership style
• Current driver's licence: chemical accreditation and relevant machinery licences are highly regarded
• Availability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required

About us

Clifton Springs Golf Club offers an exciting opportunity to lead the course operation at a progressive and growing Club, with a strong commitment to course presentation, member experience and future investment.

Clifton Springs Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer.