Irrigation Technician

• Gold Coast | RACV Royal Pines Resort
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts 
• Join a large trusted Australian brand & VIC’s largest member-based organisation

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 Royal Pines Resort, a short drive from Surfers Paradise set on a championship golf course with spacious rooms and authentic culinary experiences, 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Irrigation Technician to join our golf course maintenance team. In this physical role, you’ll play a key role in the operation, maintenance, repair, and development of irrigation and drainage systems across our championship golf course and resort grounds.

This could be just the right role for you?

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, your key responsibilities include: 

• Perform regular irrigation system maintenance to industry standards
• Monitor and maintain automated irrigation systems (eg Rainbird)
• Diagnose faults and complete timely repairs to minimise disruption to play
• Identify opportunities to optimise systems through technology upgrades and water conservation measures
• Liaise with contractors and communicate daily irrigation programming needs to management
• Ensure compliance with Gold Coast City Water Guidelines for recycled water usage.
• Maintain safety standards by barricading work areas, displaying signage, and notifying stakeholders.
• Document and report all works, faults, and issues accurately
• Assist the team to undertake general duties as required

Royal Pines is open 7 days week. Our golf course maintenance team work 38 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 5.30am-2pm, Friday 5.30am-11.30am and one rotating weekend per month, Saturday & Sunday 5am-9am. Availability to work these hours is required. 

What you’ll need to be successful

• Knowledge of irrigation principles, hydraulics, and electrical systems, with experience in Rainbird or Toro irrigation operating systems
• Certificate in irrigation or plumbing
• Current drivers licence, essential
• Confined space entry permit/licence, desirable
• Experience with high-pressure pipes and fittings
• Comprehensive understanding of irrigation systems and troubleshooting automated sprinklers
• Knowledge of recycled water guidelines and safe repair processes
• Ability to identify faults, troubleshoot effectively, and implement timely solutions
• Skilled in manual tasks, excavation, skid steer operation, and manual handling
• Eye for detail and take pride in your work
• Clear communication skills and work well in a team environment
• Understanding of work health and safety practices
• Ability to perform physical requirements of manual labour & heavy lifting

We are offering

• Permanent Full-time 38 hours week
• Competitive Salary + penalties weekends & public holidays   
• Generous employee benefits and discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts   
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Great team culture + employee of the month awards & recognition programs
• Uniform
• Parking onsite

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 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. 

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Golf Course Grounds and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.

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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.