About WestminsterWestminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future.
We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore current opportunities to improve their profession.
Since opening in 1961, Westminster's vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.About the roleThe Groundsperson plays an important role in the maintenance and upkeep of the School's extensive grounds and is responsible for providing an attractive and harmonious environment for students, staff and visitors.Key responsibilities (not limited to):Maintain and develop the School's sporting ovals, cricket wickets, tennis and netball courts and other property infrastructureMow, line mark and prepare sports grounds for sporting activitiesApply fertiliser and pest control according to the turf maintenance programsInstall, maintain and repair irrigation and landscape design and installation as requiredMaintain all specialised turf and associated machineryMaintain and develop the School's gardens and lawns, including top dressing, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, planting, weed control, mowing, edging, hand watering etc.General responsibilities such as cleaning, rubbish collection, and a range of preventative maintenance as requiredKey Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceDemonstrated experience in the delivery of horticultural, grounds, event and playing/sporting fields' servicesExcellent organisational and time management skillsKnowledge and experience in turf management and maintenance of sports grounds, cricket pitch preparation, gardens and lawn maintenanceSound knowledge of the use and maintenance of relevant equipmentSound knowledge of irrigation procedures, including installation, operation and maintenanceCurrent Provide First Aid CertificateKey Selection Criteria: Personal QualitiesA team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.An ability to develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work effectively as part of a team in a fast changing environment, to work productively with limited supervision and work to deadlines.Application of initiative and a "can do" attitude.A strong commitment to work health and safety and to working in a safe manner.Self-motivated with an optimistic approach to work.A position description is available on our website under Careers - for more information.To apply, please submit via SEEK your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mr Brett Bevan, Grounds Coordinator.Applications close 5pm Monday 23 September 2025.
Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.For further information about this role please contact (emailprotected)Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
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