ABOUT GOLF RECRUITMENT CENTRAL
Mike Orloff, Golf Industry Central
Golf Recruitment Central is a golf specific recruitment company and a specialised operating arm of Golf Industry Central. We work within all areas of the Australasian golf industry by helping match the right candidates into the appropriate roles looking to be filled.
With over 20 years’ experience in the actual operation of golf facilities, we fully understand the specific requirements needed for the various roles that are unique to golf. We also provide a variety of services, including our job seeker service, for the candidates as they prepare for a new role in the industry.
We have proven track results with placed candidates remaining in their role for an extended period of time.
View a few of our testimonials below.
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TESTIMONIALS
“When Oak Point Golf Club’s Board was tasked with finding our replacement CEO to lead the next stages of our amalgamation, Mike Orloff from Golf Recruitment Central was highly recommended to us by a couple of different people within the golf industry.
From the initial promotional stages, through to the final interviews, Mike was there assisting with all parts of the recruitment process and providing valuable insights on each of the candidates.
Thanks to Mike’s efforts, which were conducted both efficiently and professionally, we are very pleased to have secured our new CEO.”
“Our Club engaged Golf Recruitment Central in the recruitment of our General Manager.
Mike Orloff did the hard yards – advertising, reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates, coordinating Zoom interviews, and referee checks. He streamlined the process and ensured the panel kept to the necessary timeframe.
Mike maintained good communication with our interview panel and also the candidates both successful and unsuccessful.
I thank Mike for his efficiency and would recommend his professional recruitment services.”
“On behalf of Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club, thank you for all your efforts with the recent recruitment process for our Course Superintendent. The board commented on the professionalism of the process and the great job you did in finding us some strong candidates for the role to choose from.” ” The continual assistance with updates on applicants down to final selection made the process very seamless.”
“Lake Karrinyup Country Club recently engaged the services of Golf Industry Central (GIC) to recruit for a senior position within our organization. GIC were engaged to formulate the job advertisement and assist in preparing a comprehensive position description and list of key candidate attributes which led to an effective and efficient process.
In addition to this GIC assisted us in candidate screening and short listing prior to final interviews. At all times Mike and his team acting with great integrity respecting each candidate and providing us as the client with regular, proactive and timely updates. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.”
“On behalf of the Board of Windsor Country Golf Club, thank you for your assistance in the recent General Manager recruitment process Golf Industry Central provided for us. The total process was very professional and we are grateful for your input and feedback in each step of the way.”
“We engaged Golf Industry Central to assist in the recruitment of an new general manager for Nudgee Golf Club when our general manager retired after 17 years. Mike Orloff has a great deal of expertise in the Golf Industry and we found that this knowledge was instrumental in recruiting an appropriate GM for our Club. Mike is extremely professional and we were tremendously pleased with the outcome of our selection. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mike for his services.”
“Advertising via golfindustrycentral has complemented our search strategy nicely. In addition to acting as a reminder to those who may have heard about the job or seen it advertised elsewhere before, it has also resonated with a new set of eyes. Appreciate your assistance.”
“Mike Orloff at Golf Industry Central came highly recommended by our prior board members at Wynnum Golf Club after they used him to hire our previous General Manager. Mike’s experience and network in the golf industry came in very handy to streamline our recruitment process.
The process really went to plan and we had a very good pool of candidates to choose from. The interview process was also very well managed and we ended up with a great candidate who we are looking forward to working with for years to come.”
“Mike from Golf Industry Central has been our “go to guy” ever since we purchased North Lakes in 2006 assisting the operation with a variety of different projects. Mike recently assisted us in finding a qualified candidate to fill our Golf Operations Manager role, in which we are very happy with the final candidate. The process was very straightforward and Mike communicated the progress to us at each stage. I would recommend Mike to any golf business needing assistance in operations, marketing or recruitment.”
“Thanks again. It was your site and adverts that gave us a good list of candidates and thus made the selection of a good candidate much easier.”
“Thanks for all your help with the recent recruitment service you provided to us. The service was very good and I would be happy to recommend to anyone who was interested.”
“Mike, thank you for filling in during our recent management changeover. I am very pleased with what we have achieved this year. Your operational report was very comprehensive and exactly what we wanted. Your operational insight and hands on approach made it an easy process for all involved. We look forward to working with you on future requirements and wouldn’t hesitate recommending your services to other clubs.”
“Mike came in to help our club at a very opportune time when our General Manager had finished his tenure and we needed to cover the gap until a new GM was found. Mike helped recruit the new manager while overseeing our operation. He also produced an operational review document for us to follow as a roadmap moving forward. It gave the incoming manager a big head start in the operation and the objective insight we really needed. We have accepted Mike’s list of recommendations and plan to continue discussions at each board meeting until everything has been checked off.”
“This is the second time we have used Mike’s services since taking on the management of Pine Rivers Golf Club. The first occasion was three years ago, and then recently as a follow up from that original report. We have made great progress since then and saw the need for a follow up report. Mike stepped in as our General Manager, recruited a full time replacement and undertook a full operational review. His insight into golf operations was fantastic and exactly what we needed to get back onto the right track. I would recommend Mike’s services to all clubs that are experiencing operational challenges.”
“I write to thank you for your invaluable assistance in the process of selecting and appointing a new General Manager for Southport Golf Club. The manner with which you placed the Position Description and attracted applicants was very successful and much appreciated. May I also say that the speed of the selection process was fully professional and first class. We are entirely happy with the final outcome and the successful candidate has taken the reins and is performing admirably. We see a future involvement with Southport Golf Club for Golf Industry Central.”
“Mike and Golf Industry Central have been a vital resource in us expanding our business and finding the right people to bring on board to enable us to do that. We know that Golf Industry Central has many members that eagerly await their newsletters to be delivered to their inbox, and we know why! Mike gives more than is expected.”
“The Board of Management of Mount Lawley Golf Club recently engaged Mike to assist in recruiting a new General Manager for the club. We were delighted with Mike’s involvement from the beginning. He demonstrated a sound understanding of what we wanted to achieve and set about a concerted effort to solicit high quality candidates for us to select from. Mike was always available and followed up religiously to keep us informed of early progress, then assisted with the process of shortlisting the most qualified and suitable applicants. We could not have been more pleased with the engaging and highly professional manner in which he dealt with our needs and in ensuring we achieved the outcome best for our club. We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Mike Orloff’s services to any organization in the golfing industry.”
“Mike Orloff from Golf Industry Central came highly recommended to us by others in the industry. We engaged him to recruit our new General Manager and to also provide an operational review of our club. Mike was very hands on and communicated well with us during the entire process. He was very flexible to address our particular needs, even as the original scope of work changed a couple times. We’ve ended up with a fantastic new manager and an operational blueprint for the club to follow over the coming years. We would recommend Mike’s work to anyone in the industry, as he brings with him a wide array of experience that all clubs can benefit from.”
“I have received some excellent applications for the position you promoted, and actually offeredtherole to a candidate yesterday. He accepted, which is exciting. Your ad generated strong responses from industry participants, which is testament to the reach your publication has.”
“When preparing for a new position in the industry, I was delighted when Mike Orloff asked me to send through my cover and resume for him and the team to look over for me. The suggested changes made a big impact on how my cover letter and resume was presented and I believe I received the phone call for the all important interview thanks to the assistance from Mike and Andrew.
I also won a GMA Victoria bursary to attend the 2015 GMA Conference on the Gold Coast!
Thanks to all of the team at Golf Industry Central.”