Golf Course Superintendent

About the role

Settlers Run Golf & Country Club, located in Botanic Ridge and home to an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed course, is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead the maintenance and ongoing development of the course. Reporting to the General Manager, the role covers day-to-day management, presentation and long-term improvement of the course and practice facilities, including the driving range and teaching academy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the course maintenance team and create a positive, accountable workplace.
• Manage daily presentation and maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, surrounds, bunkers and practice facilities.
• Develop and deliver turf management programs covering mowing, irrigation, fertilising, pest and disease management and renovations.
• Manage course resources, equipment and maintenance schedules.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget in consultation with the General Manager.
• Plan and deliver course improvement and capital works projects.
• Monitor irrigation, drainage and water use to protect the long-term health and playability of the course.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with environmental, chemical and workplace safety requirements.
• Communicate course conditions, maintenance activities and planned work with management and club committees.
• Work with the golf operations team to balance maintenance needs with member and guest play.

Required profile

• Ideally a hands-on leader with a practical approach to managing a busy course and a commitment to outstanding playing experience.
• Experience as a Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or in a similar senior turf management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team.
• Current driver's licence and relevant chemical accreditation, or the ability to obtain it.

Required skills

• Turf agronomy, irrigation, drainage and golf course maintenance.
• Budgeting, planning and project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, working with management, staff, committees and members.

The remuneration package is set according to experience and qualifications. Applications close on Friday 13 November 2026, with a resume and cover letter submitted through the online application form; course visits are encouraged.