INTERNAL ONLY - GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: CSERV Grade 14 $1,848.70 per week + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 25^th June 2027 (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: St Lucia Golf Links

Our Business

Brisbane City Council's Infrastructure Services unites asset management, infrastructure planning, design, construction and maintenance. We believe in fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and values every individual contribution.

Public Space Operations embodies a customer-centric and commercially minded approach to ensure Brisbane's streets and public areas remain clean, green, and safe. Join us in maintaining a welcoming environment for residents and visitors to enjoy together.

The Role

Join Brisbane City Council as a Golf Course Superintendent and lead the maintenance and presentation of one of our premier public golf courses. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of course upkeep, including turf management, irrigation systems, tree maintenance and landscaping ensuring the facility meets Australian golf course standards. You’ll coordinate a skilled maintenance team, manage contractors for capital projects, and develop annual maintenance plans that deliver a high-quality recreational experience for patrons.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for customer service. You’ll liaise with a mix of internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations, while driving performance excellence and safety across your team. With responsibility for budgets, equipment, and compliance, this role offers the opportunity to combine operational leadership with strategic planning in a dynamic outdoor environment.

To be successful you will have:

• Formal qualifications in Horticulture or Turf Management (Certificate III or higher), with extensive experience in golf course maintenance and team leadership
• Possession of a current C class Drivers Licence
• Possession of an ACDC Commercial Spray Operators Licence
• Proven ability to develop and implement annual course maintenance plans, including turf care, landscaping, and irrigation management
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in mentoring, rostering, and coordinating work crews to achieve high standards
• Technical expertise in operating and maintaining automated irrigation systems, machinery, and chemical application in compliance with WHS requirements
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders, manage budgets, and deliver projects on time and within scope.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI