SEEKING: Horticulturist – Royal Sydney Golf Club

About The Royal Sydney Golf Club

Royal Sydney is a Sydney icon originally established in 1893. It is recognised nationally and internationally for its world class facilities.  With 17 modern accommodation rooms set in historical surroundings that provide amazing harbour and golf course views. The Club has a fine dining restaurant, several food & beverage outlets and multiple function rooms.  Royal Sydney is renowned for international events in both golf and tennis, other facilities including a gymnasium with two swimming pools, bowling greens, croquet lawns and squash courts.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to Course Superintendent, Assistant Course Superintendents and Head Horticulturist you will be involved in the upkeep and development of the Landscape areas across the Clubhouse, golf courses and Northern Areas Sporting facilities.

Royal Sydney is surrounded by extensive native and exotic ornamental gardens as well as over 2300 trees. With more than 20 distinct garden areas surrounding the Clubhouse and ongoing re-vegetation of native plantings across the property, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Horticulturist to implement and develop their skills in amenity horticulture management.

The successful applicant must have experience in the care, culture, propagation and maintenance of native and exotic trees, shrubs, ground covers and ornamental grasses. We are looking for people with strong communication skills who are open-minded, willing to learn and will successfully adapt to the challenges of the golf course environment

What does the Club need from me

• Certificate III in Horticulture – Parks and Gardens (or similar is required)
• Current spray qualification certificate ChemCert AQF3 (preferable)
• Chainsaw certificate (preferable)
• Arboricultural qualifications or experience (preferable)
• Strong attention to detail, an excellent work ethic and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team is essential

 
Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Access to training and development
• Daily staff meals
• Access to sporting facilities
• Discounts on wine, sporting goods
• Uniform

 
How do I apply?

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