SEEK: Apprentice Greenkeeper – Royal Sydney Golf Club

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The Royal Sydney Golf Club prides itself on being one of Australia’s best golf clubs, with the staff to match. This is a supportive workplace that values hard work, talent, enthusiasm and respect for traditions.

About The Royal Sydney Golf Club

The Royal Sydney Golf Club is a private members club which was founded in 1893. It is recognised nationally and internationally for its world class facilities which include two golf courses, 18 tennis courts, bowling greens, croquet lawns, 2 squash courts, a gym, two pools, several cafés, a fine dining restaurant, accommodation rooms and multiple function rooms.

Benefits

·         Competitive wages

·         Daily staff meals

·         Access to sporting facilities

·         Uniforms

·         Membership to the AGCSA

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, your primary purpose is to participate as an active and enthusiastic member of the Sporting Areas team whilst carrying out the necessary ground care duties. You will assist with course set-up, use of machinery, renovations and utilise skills and knowledge as developed through formal and work place training.

You would be interested in undertaking an apprenticeship and be prepared to complete studies in Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or similar, as approved by the Course Superintendent.

The key tasks include:

·         Engage in a variety of work throughout both the Golf Courses and Northern Area playing areas.

·         Participate in the maintenance, renovation and reconstruction of turf and garden areas and playing surfaces.

·         Attend TAFE classes as required and make every effort to maximise educational opportunities.

What does the Club need from me?

·         Willingness to undertake studies in Certificate III (or higher) in Turf Management (or similar, as approved by Course Superintendent).

·         A genuine interest in greenkeeping.

·         Manual drivers licence desirable.

If this role excites you, we want to hear from you!

 

SEEK: Golf Retail Assistant – Golf Fitting Hub – Melbourne Golf Academy (MGA)

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The fast expanding Golf Retail Hub and Golf Fitting Hub at Melbourne Golf Academy (MGA) requires a passionate golf retail sales person.

An extensive knowledge of current golf retail products is a must, as well as expert customer service skills and a passion for selling.

The successful applicant should be able to work flexible hours and bring a professional and positive approach to the role.

Apply now by sending a resume and cover letter.

SEEK: Night Services Manager – Royal Sydney Golf Club

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About The Royal Sydney Golf Club

The Royal Sydney Golf Club, founded in 1893, is one of Australia’s most prominent social and sporting institutions. Our staff are professional, engaged and recognised for their skill and talent. We all work together to progress the Club and to protect its traditions; we aim for excellence, to lead and support each other and to enjoy the experience.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Front Of House Manager, your primary purpose is to assume responsibility for the Club during the hours of 9:00pm – 7:00am.  From time to time you will be required to cover staff on annual leave and for the suitable candidate to also work some evening shifts.

The days and hours required are Wednesday (9pm – 7am) / Thursday (9pm – 7am) and Friday (9pm – 7am).

The key tasks include:

  • Create a welcoming and friendly environment through a consistent high level of customer service
  • Maintain the rules and standards of the Club in all aspects of the Reception / Guest Service
  • To ensure the Club is secure in the evening and co-ordinate with Security
  • Act as the Chief fire Warden / First Aid Responder during the hours on duty
  • Co-ordinate with Housekeeping staff working overnight.
  • To actively provide assistance to members and guests as required
  • To understand and work with the accommodation system at the Club for members, guests and reciprocal members as per the rules of the Club.
  • To accept and direct all telephone and electronic communication that comes through the main Club lines of communication
  • Take ownership of the general look and upkeep of the Clubhouse
  • Ensure bridge areas are clean and set in according to department requirements
  • Assist with the reset of key areas as required
  • Newspaper distribution and the handling of deliveries
  • Basic reporting skills
  • Assist with monthly stocktake as required

What does the Club need from me?

  • Unlimited working rights in Australia
  • First Aid certification
  • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional attitude
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • A can do attitude
  • Experience working during the night (desirable)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • On-site Car parking
  • Access to training
  • Daily staff meals
  • Access to sporting facilities
  • Discounts on wine, sporting goods
  • Uniforms

How do I apply?

If you are interested in the role and would like to join our team, please click on the Apply link below.

SEEKING: Trainee Professional – McLeod Country Golf Club

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The McLeod Country Golf Club is located at the foothills of Mt Ommaney, and is approximately 15 mins drive south west of Brisbane city center. McLeod offers a quality golf experience, hosting 500,000m2 of undulating greens, fairways and natural parkland vistas.

We are currently seeking a person with excellent customer service focus and a desire to begin their career in the golf industry.

The role is ideally a current Second or Third year PGA Trainee.

Essential Qualities:

  • Display enthusiasm to learn about a career in professional golf
    • Self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team
    • Be able to work flexible hours and required times
    • Excellent people skills
    • Computer skills, good communication and customer service skills
    • Excellent time management skills and well-presented

Duties:
The successful applicant for the position of Trainee Professional will be required to undertake the following:-
• High level of customer service and sales assistance
• Competition starting
• Collection of clubs competition, cart and green fees
• Assist with Junior Development
• Club fitting
• Equipment repairs
• General Golf Services duties.

The remuneration package will be guided by conditions for Trainees under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award.

If you are confident that your skills and experience satisfy the above criteria, please email your resume to General Manager Sean Kennedy via the apply button below.

SEEK: Custom Fit Technician – Callaway Golf South Pacific

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The Fitting Technician conducts themselves as an ambassador for the Callaway Golf brands and delivers the highest standards of customer service to our account base and consumers alike. Working with the Sales team and reporting to the National Field Sales Manager, this role requires a fitting expert who is passionate about fitting and customer excellence.

You will be responsible for custom fitting at our Melbourne Performance Centre and Mobile Fitting Days at Premium Callaway accounts around our region. You will also be required to plan, develop and execute fitting strategy and programs in association with the Fitting team.

Responsibilities include:

• Custom Fitting at Callaway Golf South Pacific Headquarters
• Develop the highest standard of product and fitting expertise as part of the National Performance Centre fitting team, this will include some weekend and evening sessions where required.
• Promote the full range of Callaway/Odyssey Golf products as appropriate during fittings and all appropriate customer contact situations.
• Develop expert product and history knowledge: This includes in depth understanding of specifications, technological features and dynamic effects on performance and player benefits.
• Develop expert Custom fit knowledge,
• Conduct in-store retail custom fitting & product training for our key retail accounts. Both theoretical presentations & practical sessions in line with the company’s methodologies (for both Callaway and Odyssey brands).
• Provide advice on best practices in the use of all launch monitors (Trackman, FlightScope, GC2, SAM, Quintic etc.)
• Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the most effective use of Callaway fitting tools in store and maximise sales conversion rates.
• Ensure all Key Accounts drive maximum consumer attendance at Callaway fitting events.
• Ensure Key Account compliance to agreed in-store initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategy and training processes including all current and future custom fit technology, systems, and methodology.
• Work with the Fitting and Sales Team to develop and deliver a Mobile Fitting schedule across Australia and New Zealand.
• Coordinate Fitting Day Promotional material to maximise consumer appointments.
• Deliver Premium Consumer Experience.
• Follow up with Accounts post Fitting Day to measure success of Fitting Day.
• Provide Reporting and Analysis of Fitting Days delivered.

Technical Competencies:

• An individual who exudes enthusiasm for golf and golf products.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the golf industry
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm & deal with conflict using key negotiating skills.
• Co-ordination and forecasting of requirements leading up to new product launches
• Proven, confident presenter to audiences of all sizes & levels.
• Skilled in organising resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Computer office suite literacy to at least intermediate level.

Education and Experience:

• Preference will be given to PGA Professionals
• Extensive Fitting Experience with knowledge of launch monitors and reading the data they produce
• High knowledge of golf and related products
• Full drivers licence is mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant driving required. Time spent overnight away from home.
• Regular interstate travel requirements
• Lifting and carrying in line with OH&S guidelines

To apply for this role click Apply button below.

SEEK: Chef – Golf Central BNE

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We are looking for experienced Chefs to reinvent our kitchen at Golf Central, Brisbane Airport. Since opening we have built a reputation for great food and a vibrant venue for golfers, families and local business people alike. Now we’re looking to

We have recently installed state of the art technology to our facilities and our golfers are getting hungrier.

We’re looking for two innovative chefs who can create and deliver a fresh and exciting menu.

Our operating hours are “Chef Friendly” and include daily lunch, breakfast three days per week and evening meals until 8.00pm three nights per week. This of course may change subject to event bookings.

If you are an energetic, innovative Chef or second chef who is looking for the perfect opportunity to step up and showcase your passion for delivering great food, this is the job for you.  You must be passionate about your food in terms of taste, creativity and presentation and be a team player with the ability to work closely with the Food & Beverage Operational team. You will also be able to work both independently and oversee a small team of chefs.

The Head Chef will form part of Golf Central’s management team and will work closely with the front of house team and Events Manager. This position will offer you the unique opportunity to develop your operational, marketing and management skills and have an influence on the broader Golf Central business.

With flexible hours, no split shifts and limited late nights, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds.

The ideal applicant will have the following:

  • 5+ years experience working as a Senior/Head Chef.
  • A career minded, passionate personality.
  • Experience leading, mentoring and motivating a team.
  • Strong financial management and budget management experience.
  • Experience in planning and creating new menus and menu items.
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
  • Have a high standard of hygiene – HACCP Food Safety.

Job benefits and perks

  • Attractive salary.
  • No split shifts and limited late nights.
  • Staff discounts.
  • Improve your golf

 

SEEK: Golf Operations Manager – Thirteenth Beach Golf Links

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Thirteenth Beach Golf Links comprises 36 holes of championship golf and is host venue to the $3m Vic Open. It has a strong membership base and welcomes visitors from across Australia and internationally to experience its courses. Since opening in 2001, the reputation of Thirteenth Beach Golf Links continues to grow with both courses highly ranked in course ratings in respected Australian golf publications.

Located on the Bellarine Peninsula, Thirteenth Beach has a rare and fantastic opportunity for a Golf Operations Manager to join our team. Thirteenth Beach has over 1,100 members and welcomes visitors each day of the week. This role requires flexibility and one weekend day to be worked each week, and public holidays.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring members and guests are serviced in a professional and friendly manner at all times
  • Efficient running of Member Competitions, Corporate Golf, Social Groups and other events
  • Efficient and accurate management of group bookings
  • Accurate processing of members and guests’ handicaps
  • Ability to assist members and guests with the Rules of Golf
  • Lead and develop a team of engaged staff
  • Managing Golf Shop merchandise, ensuring appropriate products are retailed, is within budget and stock is fully accounted for in regular stock takes
  • Establish, develop and update standard operating procedures and processes
  • Delivery of financial targets in line with annual budgets
  • Working with the Marketing Executive to grow activity and participation in Club events and general public play
  • Management of assets including the fleet of 55 golf carts
  • Other duties as assigned from time to time

What you will bring:

  • A minimum of 3 years relevant and demonstrable experience in a similar role
  • A passion for service and professionalism
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Bachelor’s degree in sports management or equivalent would be desirable
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop and manage a team of mainly casual staff
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach

Remuneration offered will be dependent on skills and experience.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the General Manager.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

SEEK: Office Assistant / Receptionist – The Lakes Golf Club

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Located in Mascot, 15 minutes South of the CBD, The Lakes Golf Club is one of Sydney’s finest private Golf Clubs, providing first class member services and facilities.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, positive and very personable Office Assistant/Receptionist to join our team on a full-time basis 38 hours per week in flexible working conditions. The Lakes offers a friendly, relaxed and fun working environment where employees are an integral part of the success of the organisation. There is ample free parking on-site and lunch is provided to all employees on a daily basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our members and guests feel special upon every visit to the Club! You will excel in this area, whilst also providing administrative support to the entire administration team and management. Additionally, you will be responsible for general reception duties in a fast paced (at times) small office environment.

Essential Skills, Attributes & Experience

  • Formal qualifications in administration will be well regarded.
  • Experience in a Golf Club or Member Services environment preferred but not essential.
  • Typing speed of at least 60 wpm.
  • Minimum 3 years in an administrative support role preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft outlook word, excel, powerpoint skills.
  • Experience with ‘Micropower’ (Club Industry) software preferred but not essential.
  • Highly professional phone manner and presentation essential.
  • Maintaining a highly personable and positive personality.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work to regular recurring deadlines.

Key Job Duties (Full position description available on request)

  • Making the members of our Club feel warm, special and upbeat upon every visit to the Club!
  • Answering general email, phone call and face to face member and guest enquiries.
  • Receipting member account payments and fielding general member account enquiries.
  • General typing of notices, letters, meeting minutes and other correspondence.
  • Managing multiple event RSVP’s.
  • Making occasional member golf bookings.
  • Various other administrative duties during peak times as required.

Applicants should forward their resume with a brief covering letter demonstrating how they meet the key duties listed above.

Matthew Olson – Assistant General Manager

By Clicking ‘APPLY’ 

No phone calls will be taken at this time. No agencies please.

SEEK: COURSE SUPERINTENDENT – GEELONG GOLF CLUB

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Programmed Turnpoint are Australia’s premier Golf Course Maintenance Contractor servicing more than 9 courses around Australia.  The Graham Papworth Designed Geelong Golf Club is situated only 10 min from the Geelong CBD and 35 min from Werribee.  Part of the Geelong Golf Course Residential Community, this fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated turf management professional to take on the role as the Course Superintendent.

Reporting directly to the General Manger of the Golf Division of Programmed Turnpoint P/L, this is a highly challenging role and the successful applicant will be expected to have experience in the following areas:

·  Management of bent grass putting greens;

·  Organising, participating in and supervising daily course preparation activities from day to day golf preparation, turf management, presentation, irrigation systems, staff rostering, approved financial budgets, W,H&S, plant and equipment maintenance, planning and scheduling of contractors when required. Instruction on proper and safe use of all associated course equipment;

·  A thorough knowledge of turf registered pesticides and operation/supervision of pesticide application equipment. Must have a spray applicators license;

·  An up-to-date knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of course operations;

·  A thorough knowledge of irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair;

·  Performing HR management duties such as evaluation, employee safety controls and disciplinary actions;

·  Preparing clear and concise reports and maintaining effective employee, management and public relations;

Good communication skills (both written and verbal) are considered essential for this role as is knowledge of Word and Excel. The successful applicant will be required to participate in shared weekend overtime supervision and must also have a valid driver’s license.

The successful applicant shall be self motivated, punctual and have the ability to work in all conditions. This is a permanent full time salary position with weekend work on a rotating roster whilst working in a great team environment.

If you feel you have the skill set to take on this significant role within one of Australia’s leading golf clubs, please submit your resume stating qualifications, project successes and relevant experience, marked confidential and addressed to the General Manager Golf Division, Programmed Turnpoint P/L Shops 9 & 10/1283 Point Nepean Rd. Rosebud VIC 3939 or apply via link below.

 

SEEK: Event Co-ordinator (3 Days Part-time – Monday to Wednesday) – North Sydney

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  • Exclusive Private Members Golf Club located 30min from the Sydney CBD
  • Wonderful and Friendly Working Environment Set in the Ku-ring-gai National Park
  • Focused on creating a Great Customer/Member Experiences

Event Coordinator

Terrey Hills Golf and Country Club is one of Sydney’s Top 10 Golf Courses, set amongst the breathtaking beauty of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, just 30 minutes from the city.

With no more than 900 members, the clubhouse offers services to our private members and holds regular functions such as weddings, corporate golf days, conferences. With Bar, Dining and Function Facilities the club can cater up to 200 members and guests in style. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in quality customer service.

Event Co-ordinator

Reporting to and working in conjunction with the Food and Beverage Manager; you will be required sell and co-ordinate corporate and private functions, weddings & corporate golf days at the club.

Responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

  • Management of the functions booking system & reporting
  • Liaising with clients over the phone, via email and in person
  • Clearly communicating with all club operations teams to ensure events are run flawlessly
  • Conduct venue famils with clients

The Event Coordinator will be need to able to demonstrate the following characteristics and skills:

  • The ability to build rapport with customers and members
  • Excellent communication and personal presentation
  • Great time management skills including responding to all event enquiries in a timely manner
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Superior organisational and prioritising skills
  • Maintain professionalism at all times

Critical Criteria:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
  • RSA certificate
  • Genuine Passion for Food, Beverage and Events
  • Able to demonstrate experience in Conference and Event Setup, Sales, Service and an understanding of AV requirements.
  • Understanding of Social Media Marketing and Management
  • Knowledge of the game of golf will be viewed favourably
  • Highly proficient with the Microsoft Office programs
  • Experience using Micropower and IVVY software would be an advantage.

Terrey Hills Golf Club and Country Club offers a small and friendly working environment, excellent working hours, complimentary lunch and free parking.

If this sounds like you, please email your cover letter and CV to via the Apply Here link below:
Salvatore Barbera
Food and Beverage Manager
Terrey Hills Golf and Country Club
Phone: 02 9486 4123

*Only short listed candidates will be contacted and only candidates with Australian working rights will be considered.