Murray Downs seeking Full-Time Greenkeeper
Join a Leading Regional Club with Championship-Level Greens
Murray Downs Golf & Country Club is widely recognised as one of the strongest bowls venues in the region, home to three high-quality natural turf greens and a proud history of competition success. They regularly host championship events, attract top-tier talent, and maintain facilities that players trust and respect.
They are now seeking a motivated and skilled Greenkeeper to join their team. Whether you’re an experienced turf professional or someone with a strong background in grounds/maintenance looking to step into a specialised role, this is a fantastic opportunity to work outdoors, grow your skills, and help maintain greens that sit at the heart of our club’s reputation.
About the Role
This is a full-time position (38 hours per week, including some weekend work) responsible for the presentation, preparation, and ongoing maintenance of our bowls greens and the surrounding club grounds.
You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced team and play a crucial role in ensuring our greens are competition-ready seven days a week.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Green Maintenance & Preparation
- Maintain three natural turf greens to a consistently high standard, suitable for daily play, pennants, roll-ups, championships, and special events
- Carry out seasonal renovation practices, including scarification, levelling, top dressing, hollow tining, fertilising, and aeration
- Regular mowing, rolling, edging, and surface preparation
- Maintain ditches, banks, surrounds, and line marking to required specifications
- Set up rinks for practice, pennants, tournaments, and club competitions
Chemical & Turf Management
- Assist with procurement, safe storage, and application of fertilisers, herbicides, and other turf care products
- Ensure work is completed in line with WH&S guidelines and club policies
- Chemcert accreditation is desirable (training can be provided for the right candidate)
Irrigation, Machinery & Equipment
- Operate, maintain, and monitor irrigation systems, pumps, and drainage
- Safely operate, service, and perform minor repairs on greenkeeping machinery and equipment
General Grounds & Presentation
- Work with our Gardener to keep gardens, banks, and surrounds neat and welcoming
- Assist with general maintenance tasks such as painting, lighting checks, and minor repairs
- Coordinate with the club’s bowls calendar to ensure greens are prepared on schedule
- Support contractors and golf course staff as required
About You
They welcome applications from candidates with turf, trades, landscaping, or general grounds experience.
You will bring:
- A positive, proactive attitude
- Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
- The ability to work independently and within a small team
- A willingness to learn and develop skills in turf management
Desirable (but not essential):
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent)
- Chemcert accreditation
- Experience with natural turf bowling greens
Training and development opportunities will be provided for the right applicant.
Why Join Murray Downs?
- Work with one of the region’s most successful and respected clubs
- Hands-on, active role with daily variety
- Supportive work environment and friendly team culture
- Opportunity to upskill in turf management and gain industry qualifications
- See the direct impact of your work on high-profile bowls events
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about turf, enjoy outdoor work, and take pride in high-quality presentation, they’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to:
operations.manager@mdclubs.com.au
