Permanent Full-time position – 37.5 hours per week for an immediate start.
About Westminster
Westminster 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 new 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 include (but not limited to):
* Maintain and develop the School's sporting ovals, cricket wickets, tennis and netball courts and other property infrastructure
* Mow, line mark and prepare sports grounds for sporting activities
* Apply fertiliser and pest control according to the turf maintenance programs
* Install, maintain and repair irrigation and landscape design and installation as required
* Maintain all specialised turf and associated machinery
* Maintain 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 required
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Demonstrated experience in the delivery of horticultural, grounds, event and playing/sporting fields' services
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Knowledge and experience in turf management and maintenance of sports grounds, cricket pitch preparation, gardens and lawn maintenance
* Sound knowledge of the use and maintenance of relevant equipment
* Sound knowledge of irrigation procedures, including installation, operation and maintenance
* Current Provide First Aid Certificate
* Relevant Horticultural/Turf Management or similar qualifications
* Current drivers licence.
Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities
* A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
* An ability to develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Customer service focused.
* Ability 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.
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