Facilities Grounds person

Trinity College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College is seeking an experienced Grounds and Maintenance Officer to care for playing fields, surrounds and gardens across the College.

The role supports teaching, learning and co-curricular programs, and requires turf management knowledge, safety discipline, and strong teamwork with the Facilities team. Applicants must have a SA Driver's Licence and be willing to work out-of-hours when required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture required.
• Cricket wicket maintenance experience an advantage.
• Flexible to work out of hours and during school holidays.
• Can work unsupervised and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices in a school environment.
• Hold a current South Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high amenity and garden maintenance to priority timelines.
• Maintain and prepare sporting fields and surrounds to College standards.
• Support landscape and turf renewal projects from planning to delivery.
• Conduct audits and safety checks to support maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with others to deliver the Customer Service Charter.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture

Tools

Chainsaw operation

ChemCert accreditation

Job description

• Salary: $84,497 in accordance with the Trinity College Enterprise Agreement
• Various duties as part of a strongly cohesive Grounds and Maintenance Team
• Our Schools provide exceptional facilities with an outstanding sense of community

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal education tradition in northern Adelaide. We provide exceptional facilities and support expert staff who have a passion for delivering outstanding service to our College Community.

A full-time vacancy exists for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic person to work as part of a busy team and provide support in maintaining the substantial grounds across our College.

The role:

As part of a dynamic and successful team, this position will ensure that our playing fields, surrounds, and gardens are well maintained and presented at all times. This achievement supports our College's teaching, learning, and co-curricular programs.

Our Facilities team works in accordance with our Customer Service Charter – to deliver customer-focused outcomes while limiting disruption and providing a safe environment for the College community.

Key accountabilities of the role:

• Deliver a high level of amenity and garden maintenance in accordance with job priorities and critical timelines
• Maintain and prepare sporting fields and surrounds to ensure that they meet the standards required by the College
• Support landscape and turf renewal projects from planning to delivery, including consumable and supply management of that project
• Conduct audits and safety checks to support maintenance programs
• Work collaboratively with others in the proactive delivery of the Customer Service Charter

What you will need to succeed:

• Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture with a demonstrated deep interest and passion for your field of expertise
• Cricket wicket maintenance experience an advantage
• Experience in a similar role within a continuous delivery service model
• Have a flexible approach to working out of hours to accommodate key events, and able to work during school holidays
• Can work unsupervised and within a team environment, at times fast-paced, demonstrating a positive attitude at all times
• Be a proactive team member, with evident strong communication and interpersonal skills, engaging with team members and key stakeholders professionally and by Trinity College Values
• A rigorous approach to safe work practices appropriate within a school and child-care environment
• Sound irrigation knowledge
• Relevant industry ticketing and licenses, including chainsaw operation and ChemCert accreditation
• Ability to maintain emails, spreadsheets and job-tracking programs appropriately
• Undertake further coaching and training as required.
• All Trinity College Staff must comply with the College’s Child Safe Policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Hold a current South Australian Driver's License without restrictions

A copy of the position description is part of this online application.

Please be aware that there are mandatory conditions to meet before commencing employment, which include:

• Department of Human Services Working with Children Check
• Agreeing to the Trinity College Child Safe Policies
• Training in Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care settings.

Online applications close on Thursday, 24th September 2026 at 4.00 pm; however, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants before this date.

Extra information:

Enquiries regarding the nature of this position should be directed to Mark Dorian, Director of Facilities – [e-mail]

Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Trinity College is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment where all students are protected from harm and can actively participate in decisions that affect them. The College has a zero-tolerance approach to harm and prioritises the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in all aspects of its work. It is committed to maintaining a strong child-safe culture, complying with all child safety requirements, and ensuring that every member of the College community understands and fulfils their responsibility to safeguard students.