Head Florist - Contractor

About the role

The Royal Sydney Golf Club, founded in 1893, is looking for a Head Florist on a contractor basis of about 15-30 hours per week, reporting to the Clubhouse Operations Manager and working closely with the Events team. You will lead the Club's floristry, designing, sourcing, installing and maintaining the Clubhouse floral displays and styling florals for Club and Private Member Events, supported by a casual Assistant Florist. Hours fluctuate with operational needs and season, with weekday work and weekend set-ups as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Design, install and maintain high-standard floral displays in the Reception & Atrium, Large Card Room, Sitting Room, bathrooms, Ladies Locker Room and Snack Bar/Fitness Centre Café
• Run the seasonal rotation: weekly in Autumn and Winter, then a Monday/Friday/Wednesday cycle in Spring and Summer
• Source seasonal blooms, including natives and tropicals, within the set floral budget
• Condition, prepare and transport flowers, and handle on-site set up, breakdown and waste management
• Direct the casual Assistant Florist on rotation days
• Style florals for Club events (from small sports events to large functions such as the New Members Evening) and themed events like Mother's Day and Christmas
• Quote and deliver floristry for small to medium Private Member functions with the Events team
• Design to budget, recommend cost-saving alternatives and invoice accurately and on time
• Work with other departments on visual merchandising, flower brochures and web galleries
• Prepare, organise and run member DIY floristry workshops

Required profile

• A high level of floristry and styling experience, with the creativity to produce fresh, contrasting arrangements
• Excellent knowledge of seasonal blooms and flower market suppliers
• Proven ability to design to a budget and source cost-effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence when dealing with members
• Flexibility around seasonal peaks and event demands, available weekdays and as needed on weekends
• Willingness to collaborate creatively with other departments
• A current ABN to work as a contractor