About Us
Portsea Golf Club is a renowned golf course, consistently ranked in Australia’s Top 50 and is located on the Mornington Peninsula, overlooking Port Phillip Bay and the Bass Strait. The fast-draining fairways allow perfect playing conditions all year. With naturally undulating couch fairways the course is as much fun as it is challenging and charming.

We pride ourselves on delivering a premium playing surface and visitor experience, maintaining high standards of vegetation management, presentation, and sustainability with active investment in the course, environs and course team. The Club has recently installed an automated irrigation system and desalination plants to progress its strategy for water security and efficiency.

The Club is working with Kruse Golf via consulting Course Architects Clayton, DeVries & Pont as the Club is focused on the continued improvement of the course and environmental cohesion.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Landscape Gardener, passionate about vegetation management and committed to a welcoming, service-oriented approach for our members, to join our course maintenance team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality outcomes in landscape construction, planting, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Planting, cultivating, and maintaining trees, shrubs, turf, and gardens

Constructing and maintaining garden features, such as retaining walls, paving, decking, and edging

Installing and maintaining irrigation systems

Pruning, hedging, mowing, and fertilising to maintain landscape presentation

Identifying and treating plant pests, weeds, and diseases

Operating and maintaining landscaping tools, equipment, and machinery

Ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have:

AQF Certificate III in Horticulture, Landscape Construction, or equivalent qualification OR at least 3 years of full-time relevant experience

Demonstrated landscaping skills across planting, turf care, and construction techniques

Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, plant care, and pest management

Ability to interpret plans and work to project specifications

Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in varied conditions

Current driver’s licence

What We Offer

Annual salary of $70,000-$80,000 + superannuation

Full-time, ongoing role based in Portsea, Victoria

Enjoyable work environment focused on creating a warm, welcoming team-first culture

Opportunity to work at a prestigious golf club in a stunning coastal location

Active investment in the course and Club grounds

Course staff receive lunch daily and staff hotel benefits at other Accor properties

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close 22 September 2025.