Gardener

• Cape Schanck | RACV Cape Schanck Resort 

• Full time 

• Discounts on RACV products and resorts  

Great things start here  

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future. 

At RACV Cape Schanck Resort, in the Mornington Peninsula with nearby walks, wineries, and unspoilt beaches, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they’re on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience.

About the Opportunity  

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Horticulturalist to join our team on a full time basis to assist with golf course & Resort grounds operations and maintenance. The successful applicant will bring with them their horticultural knowledge to maintain and enhance the resort grounds whilst safely operating turf equipment and the use of chemicals as required as well as chainsaw operation certification. 

Duties will also include maintenance, cutting and trimming propagation of course landscapes throughout.

This could be just the right role for you?  

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, this is an active hands on role, working in a team, autonomously or without supervision. Your key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Perform general grounds duties such as planting, mowing, landscaping, applying fertilisers and water system maintenance 
• Operate machinery and maintain equipment, performing safe work practices 
• Ensure a high standard of quality presentation is maintained 
• Complete tasks within the designated time frames and to a high standard 
• Ensure a safe workplace is maintained 
• Interact with guests and visitors to provide a high standard of customer service and a memorable experience 

RACV Cape Schanck is open 7 days week. Our golf course maintenance team work 38 hours per week. Shift time are Monday-Thursday 6.00am-2pm, Friday 6.00am-12.00pm and one rotating weekend (Saturday & Sunday morning) per month. Availability to work these hours is required. 

What you’ll need to be successful 

• Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture 
• Time management skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and tidiness around the Resort by performing general duties
• Ability to prioritise tasks with consideration to OHS requirements
• Show high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and be a proactive team member and effective communication
• Work well in a team environment 
• Attention to detail, take pride in work, use initiative and can problem solve 

We are Offering 

• Competitive hourly rate + penalties weekends & public holidays + 11% super 

• Discounts on RACV products & resorts 

• Uniform + free parking onsite 

• Employee of the month recognition 

The RACV difference 

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV. 

Application process 

You can learn more about the RACV at https://careers.racv.com.au/ 

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check. 

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. 

Submit your CV via the link below.