Groundskeeper

Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces?

Do you have a green thumb and a strong work ethic?

About Us

Pelican Waters Golf Club is one of Australia’s premier golf destinations, renowned for its championship course designed by Greg Norman. Set within a stunning natural landscape, the club offers exceptional facilities and an outstanding golfing experience. Located alongside Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters, the course sits at the heart of a vibrant community, surrounded by wildlife-rich waterways and breathtaking scenery - making it a truly unique and prestigious place to work. 

Join us in redefining over-50s living.

Position Details

We're looking for a committed and enthusiastic Groundskeeper to join our Pelican Waters Golf Club team and help keep our resort grounds in pristine condition.

This is a Full time role, working 38 hours a week across a Monday to Saturday roster in a hands-on capacity to maintain our gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas, ensuring they are safe, clean, and visually appealing. Your work will be essential to ensuring the resort grounds are presented to a high standard for our residents and visitors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Hedge & tree trimming
• Mowing, edging & whipper snipping
• Control weeds and pests through the application of herbicides;
• Raking and blowing leaves, pruning and disposing of dying vegetation;
• Planting, mulching, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, including watering and maintenance of irrigation systems;
• Oversee the outdoor presentation of all facilities, including BBQ & pool maintenance
• Ensure all mechanical equipment and tools are kept in good working order

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for someone who shares our values and belief that respect, passion, community, impact & safety underpins all the work we do.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A "C" class drivers licence;
• Relevant gardening experience in a similar role;
• Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is advantageous;
• ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
• Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower
• Possess the physical ability to undertake the requirements of the role, including bending, lifting and carrying.
• Initiative & the ability to work with limited supervision.

Why Join Us?

At Pelican Waters Golf Club, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work-Life Balance with flexible working hours.
• Training & Development - Ongoing on the job training & online training specifically designed to support you in your role
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebration of milestones with tenure rewards
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to work in a picturesque environment and make a tangible impact on our community.
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care communities along Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways with Palm Lake Group are truly endless! 

How to Apply

This role is available for an immediate start so if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV.

Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.