About Us
Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 4 campuses and our Ascend Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.
The Role
The Gardener will oversee and maintain high-quality garden spaces across our Wheelers Hill Campus, adding a touch of horticultural knowledge and contributing to the ongoing enhancement of landscaped environments. This includes managing plant health, garden presentation, and overall landscape aesthetics in line with established horticultural best practices.
This role will also contribute collaboratively to other members of the maintenance team, supporting general site tasks such as setting up events, moving equipment, furniture, and deliveries.
This is an ongoing full-time opportunity primarily based at our Wheelers Hill Campus.
Key Duties
* The Gardener shall carry out all routine gardening related works of designated areas, together with new gardening projects that may arise
* General lawn, path and roadway maintenance, mowing, edge trimming, backpack blowing and pick up of rubbish
* Ensure that all work delegated is carried out in a timely and professional manner and always ensure the areas under his control are presented and maintained to the highest possible standard.
* Practice sustainable gardening techniques and principles.
* Routine gardening maintenance, i.e. weeding, pruning, watering, fertilizing, mulching etc.
* Carry out pest control and use safe herbicide management as directed by Campus Facilities and Maintenance Manager
* Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours.
Skills and Experience
* Gardening experience and Horticultural Qualifications desirable
* Adherence to OH&S compliance and management
* Time Management
* Any relevant machinery, equipment or working with heights licenses desirable
* Hold or willing to obtain an Employment Working With Children Check.
Why Caulfield Grammar School
Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.
For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Employment Page.
Our Benefits
* Competitive base and 13% Superannuation
* Continuous professional development opportunities
* Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking
* Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
Please submit your application by clicking on the APPLY button to be directed to our website. Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission.
Enquiries: **********@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au