Gardener and Grounds Person

Job Description

About Frederick Irwin Anglican School Come and work for an outstanding school in the Peel region. Established in 1991, Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the premier independent school in the Peel region. We are a private co-educational school that offers an exceptional educational program for students Kindergarten to Year 12. The School provides learning opportunities such as inter-state and international study tours, high level sport and performing arts programs, instrumental music tuition, and a range of other co-curricular activities. About the Role Are you passionate about nature and the great outdoors? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Garden and Grounds Worker to become a vital part of our team! This is a full-time, ongoing position, ready for you to start immediately or at a time by negotiation. If you love transforming landscapes and creating beautiful spaces, we want to hear from you! Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to a role where your efforts truly make a difference. Don’t miss out—apply today and grow with us! The Gardens and Grounds Worker is supervised and supported by the Senior Grounds Person on a daily basis. Responsibilities: Ensure all garden beds are weeded, dead plants are disposed of, and rubbish is removed. Apply fertilizer when required and prune shrubs and plants with precision. Regularly clean leaves, grass, and debris from paths, walkways, car parks, and gutters. Assist with the daily watering program. Ensure verandahs and paved areas are clean and well maintained. Perform whipper snipping and rough cutting as required. Clean all grounds buggies and machinery regularly and report any faults to the Senior Grounds Person. Prepare and mark ovals and grounds for sporting activities. Assist with landscaping of school grounds. Precision mow all ovals and grassed areas, ensuring no grass clippings are left on pathways. Set up and clear away for special school functions, moving furniture and equipment as required. Assist with herbicide, pesticide, fertilizer, and wetta-soil application. Assist with project work to improve the grounds. Assist with the opening of the Primary and Secondary campuses. Assist with traffic control from 3.00pm each day or as requested at other times. Pastoral Care As an Anglican School, pastoral care is extremely important at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Frederick Irwin Anglican School is committed to child safety and protection, and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors to the School, and contractors to respect and abide by all policies, procedures, and practices developed and put in place by AngliSchools and/or the School in this regard. The successful candidate will: Hold a current Working with Children Check. Hold a current Police Clearance. Hold a current driver's license. Possess the ability to work in a co-operative team environment. About AngliSchools AngliSchools, founded in 1985, aims to establish and support low-fee Anglican systemic schools that provide high-quality, inclusive, caring Christian education. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement AngliSchools is an equal opportunity employer that bases its recruitment decisions on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available, without discrimination based on any protected category. AngliSchools embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law. To express your interest in this role, please submit a written letter of application and your resume to Applications will be reviewed as received; previous applicants need not apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr