About the Role
As our Senior Grounds Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining the presentation, safety, and functionality of the school's gardens and grounds. This hands‐on leadership position combines horticultural expertise with team supervision to keep the campus an attractive and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain presentation, safety and functionality of gardens and grounds.
* Plan and deliver daily operations, manage work schedules and contribute to minor landscaping projects.
* Provide direct supervision, mentoring and support to Grounds Officers.
* Deliver high‐quality gardening and grounds maintenance including plant care, irrigation, turf support and landscape improvements.
* Ensure all work complies with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
* Support the long‐term development of the school's outdoor spaces through sustainable planting initiatives and accurate plant asset management.
* Work full‐time, including school holiday periods, with a start date of June 2026.
About You
* Experienced horticultural professional with a background in grounds or garden management.
* Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring staff.
* Hands‐on skills in plant health, irrigation systems, turf management and minor landscaping works.
* Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
* Strong communication skills and collaborative working style.
* Commitment to safety with thorough understanding of OH&S requirements.
Knowledge & Skills
* Significant experience in a horticultural, grounds or similar role, ideally within a large or complex site.
* Technical literacy: proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and IT‐based scheduling/work order software.
Qualifications
* Diploma or higher in Horticulture or Parks and Garden Maintenance (essential).
* General Construction Induction Card (White Card) (essential).
* Current Australian Driver's Licence (essential).
* Heavy Rigid (HR) License (highly desirable for larger machinery operation).
* Current Chainsaw Operation license/certification (essential).
* Current Elevating Work Platform (EWP) license (Yellow Card or WP Class High Risk Work License) (essential or willing to obtain).
* Current Working with Children Check (essential).
* Current National Crime Check (essential).
Benefits
* Professional learning and development opportunities.
* Competitive remuneration.
* Access to outstanding state‐of‐the‐art facilities.
* A progressive, supportive and well‐resourced educational environment.
* A welcoming, innovative and passionate team.
Child Safety and Wellbeing Responsibilities
* Actively identify, assess, and mitigate risks to child safety within the school environment, both physical and digital.
* Implement the school's child safety policies and practices to safeguard students from harm.
* Create a positive and inclusive environment that supports the emotional, social, and academic needs of all students.
* Work collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues to promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and safety.
* Monitor and report any concerns or incidents regarding child safety to the school's Child Safety Officer or designated authority.
* Maintain accurate and confidential records of all child safety concerns or incidents.
* Support children from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities or other specific challenges.
* Exhibit professional behaviour that aligns with the school's values and child safety standards.
* Lead by example to foster a culture of trust, respect, and accountability.
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