4-Week School Grounds Gardener (Contract)

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a gardener to enhance the Cranbourne Park Primary School grounds. This 4-week contract offers negotiable hours and days with the successful applicant.

The role involves planting, mulching, weeding, trimming, leaf blowing and other duties as directed by the principal. The position supports school grounds maintenance in a busy primary school setting and requires safe practice around students.

Qualifications

• Experience in garden maintenance or groundskeeping preferred.
• Ability to work around children and school environment.
• Capacity to follow school policies and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Planting trees and shrubs.
• Moving a large quantity of mulch to garden beds/trees.
• Weeding.
• Tidying garden beds.
• Trimming plants.
• Raking soft fall mulch under play equipment.
• Leaf blowing.
• Spraying weeds.
• Other general tasks as directed by the principal.

Skills

Planting trees

Mulch handling

Weeding

Plant trimming

Leaf blowing

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is seeking a gardener to enhance the Cranbourne Park Primary School grounds. This 4-week contract offers negotiable hours and days with the successful applicant.

The role involves planting, mulching, weeding, trimming, leaf blowing and other duties as directed by the principal. The position supports school grounds maintenance in a busy primary school setting and requires safe practice around students.