Help shape the greens where Brisbane comes to play.
Landers Pocket is launching soon – and we're searching for a hands-on, detail-focusedQualified Greenkeeper/Horticulturist to join our team and bring our premium golf entertainment precinct to life.
From the pristine practice greens and target zones to high-traffic mini golf and landscaped beer garden areas –you'll be the driving force behind delivering playable, professional-grade turf and outdoor spaces every day.
This is more than a maintenance role – it's a chance to set the turf standard at one of Brisbane's most exciting new destinations.
About Landers Pocket
Backed by the success of Golf Central BNE,Landers Pocket is the next big thing in sport, hospitality, and leisure.Opening Spring 2025 at Brisbane Airport, our dynamic new venue will feature:
* A state-of-the-artdriving range with ball-tracking technology
* Two professionally designedmini golf courses
* Publicpractice greens and short game areas
* A workingbrewery ,distillery, and epic beer garden
* A 500-personfunction and entertainment precinct
* Padel courts, live music amphitheatre, and more
It's bold. It's fresh. And it's built to be Brisbane's go-to playground.
What You'll Be Doing
As Greenkeeper/Horticulturist, you'll work closely with theSuperintendent to prepare and maintain all outdoor turf, plant, and landscaped areas across the venue to an exceptionally high standard.
This includes:
Turf Management & Presentation
* Mowing, grooming, edging, and rolling turf on the driving range, public greens, and mini golf
* Maintaining visual appeal and playability of target greens, tees, surrounds, and roughs
* Daily setup of hitting bays, greens, and mini golf zones to ensure play-readiness
* Bunker and artificial surface maintenance as needed
* Supporting and executing full turf renovations twice yearly, including coring, scarifying, topdressing, overseeding, and recovery programs across high-use areas.
Irrigation & Environmental Control
* Monitoring and managing irrigation schedules using automated systems
* Performing irrigation checks, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
* Monitoring turf health, wear patterns, and drainage effectiveness across high-use zones
* Reporting issues early and suggesting proactive turf care adjustments
Pest, Weed & Disease Management
* Identifying turf pests, weeds, and diseases and applying treatment in line with guidelines
* Assisting with fertiliser and chemical applications under supervision (ACDC licence preferred)
* Following all WHS requirements and PPE protocols for safe handling
Equipment & Operations
* Safely operating mowers, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, and utility vehicles
* Conducting daily checks, cleaning, and minor maintenance of machinery
* Keeping machinery shed and turf maintenance areas tidy, safe, and organised
Landscape & Venue Presentation
* Assisting with planting, pruning, and presentation of landscaped areas, beer garden lawns, and amphitheatre surrounds
* Supporting set-up and bump-out for events and activations (e.g. weddings, brand launches)
* Collaborating with the wider team to uphold a clean, functional, and visually impressive environment
About You
We're looking for someone who's reliable, proactive, and takes pride in the presentation of a high-use, high-visibility venue.
You'll also bring:
* Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or Horticulture (or currently completing)
* 1–2 years' experience in a greenkeeping, turf, or grounds role (not essential)
* Experience working with warm-season grasses, irrigation systems, and sports turf (not essential)
* A strong eye for detail, especially with cutting and presentation
* Familiarity with safe chemical handling (ACDC licence desirable)
* A team-oriented mindset and can-do attitude
* Driver's licence (manual preferred)
* Familiarity with irrigation systems (Toro Lynx experience desirable)
Why Join Landers Pocket?
* Be part of theteam behind Brisbane's newest destination venue
* Help shape the turf standard from the ground up – no bad habits to undo
* Work in a fun, inclusive team culture with scope forgrowth and progression
* Access toongoing training and turf education
* Competitive pay and a career-defining opportunity
Ready to get your hands dirty – in the best way? Apply Now
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