Campus Grounds & Garden Specialist

Matthew Flinders Anglican College; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Matthew Flinders Anglican College invites applications for a Grounds Person / Gardener to join the Buderim campus team. You will maintain gardens, lawns, sports fields and outdoor areas, with full-time hours during a 6–8 week cover period for extended staff leave.

The role suits someone who takes pride in outdoor spaces and high presentation standards. Standard hours are 6:30am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday, with essential checks and safety practices emphasized.

Qualifications

• Proven experience or qualification in horticulture/grounds care.
• Able to maintain diverse plantings, lawns and gardens with attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork on a school campus.

Responsibilities

• Care for and maintain plants, trees, shrubs and lawns including pruning and mulching.
• Keep turf and sports fields in good condition via mowing, watering and aeration.
• Operate and care for grounds equipment (mowers, tractors, hedgers, edgers, brush cutters, trimmers, chainsaws, EWP).
• Assist with landscape projects and plant new garden beds or improve existing ones.
• Support event setup/pack-down and ensure grounds are presentable and safe.
• Complete routine checks and maintain basic records for maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with the Property Services team to keep the campus thriving.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification in horticulture/parks & gardens

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Tractors

Hedgers

Edgers

Brush cutters

Line trimmers

Chainsaws

EWP

Job description

Matthew Flinders Anglican College invites applications for a Grounds Person / Gardener to join the Buderim campus team. You will maintain gardens, lawns, sports fields and outdoor areas, with full-time hours during a 6–8 week cover period for extended staff leave.

The role suits someone who takes pride in outdoor spaces and high presentation standards. Standard hours are 6:30am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday, with essential checks and safety practices emphasized.