Team Leaders at the NEW Championship Golf Course, Country Club Tasmania
18d ago, from ASTMA Australian Sports Turf Managers Association
At Country Club Tasmania, we're building something truly special — a new championship golf course designed to rival some of the world's best. Created by globally respected architect Robin Gibson, our new par 72, 18‑hole Championship Course will be situated within a beautifully landscaped parkland precinct, inspired by some of the finest courses in North America and the UK. Scheduled to open in Summer 2026/27, it will offer a visually stunning and challenging experience and we're now looking for a motivated and talented Team Leaders to help prepare and maintain the course to premium tournament standards.
What you can expect in a day in the role
As a Team Leader, you'll take ownership of daily operations across the golf course, leading maintenance of the golf course, gardens, and surrounding areas—including turf management, irrigation, and mowing. Working alongside the Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, you'll lead a team in safe and effective chemical applications, pest and disease management, ensuring top‑tier turf performance, water conservation and sustainability. You'll set high standards for presentation, precision, and safety while mentoring others to build their own technical capability.
We're looking for two Team Leaders: one skilled in Spraying and another specializing in Irrigation, both leading our teams to excellence.
Responsibilities
* Drive daily golf course maintenance operations, allocate tasks, set clear standards, and lead by example.
* Provide feedback on turf health, quality of surfaces, course presentation and attention to detail to management.
* Mentor, support, and supervise crew members in the field.
Spray Technician
* Oversee all spray programs and chemical applications across greens, tees, and fairways.
* Provide top‑level expertise in safe chemical application (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilisers).
* Lead integrated pest and disease management solutions.
* Prepare, calibrate, and operate spraying equipment to expert standards.
* Use GPS and variable‑rate systems for precision application.
Irrigation Technician
* Expert operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all irrigation systems.
* Develop, schedule, and monitor water distribution for maximum course health and efficiency.
* Maintain and promptly repair all hydraulic and control systems.
* Operate electrical systems for irrigation control.
* Implement industry best‑practice water conservation.
What you'll bring to the role
Given the expert and senior nature of these roles, it is expected that the successful applicants will bring a strong track record in turf management, with the ability to lead a team, teach, and work to the highest agronomic standards. The successful candidate will bring the following:
* Engaging and positive team leadership and motivation.
* Strong safety, compliance, and record‑keeping skills.
* Hands‑on experience with technology‑driven application practices.
* Demonstrated field experience working at a team‑leader level in a similar role.
As well as the following qualifications
* Cert III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31319).
* Chemical User Accreditation (AHCCHM307 + AHCCHM304), Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074) and State Chem Applicator Licence (Tasmania NRE) or Cert III in Irrigation Technology, or Cert III in Sports Turf Management (plus irrigation units).
An appointee to this role may be subject to pre‑employment and ongoing screening checks.
What you can expect from us
* Staff discounts across Federal Hospitality properties.
* Access to hundreds of discounts across many brands, helping you save on everyday expenses such as phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants, and entertainment.
* Free parking onsite and fully laundered and tailored staff uniform.
* Free meal on every shift from our onsite staff canteen.
* Supportive work environment with learning and development opportunities.
For the successful applicant looking to relocate to Tasmania, chat to us about how we can support your move to Launceston
Applications
Interested? Take the next steps to apply: Send us your resume. For any further information, please contact McKeag Jensen, Talent Acquisition Advisor at: *******@federalgroup.com.au.
If this isn't the right role for you but you're interested in working at one of the Federal Hospitality properties, please check out our other current vacancies on our group website
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