Grounds Maintenance Officer

A.B. Paterson College; Gold Coast City; Vor Ort; AUD 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A.B. Paterson College on the Gold Coast invites an energetic Grounds Maintenance Officer to join the expanding Facilities team, caring for world-class College grounds and facilities.

The role emphasizes horticulture, outdoor spaces, safety, events preparation, and working with the team to keep the campus welcoming.

The position requires Certificate II in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens, experience, and a readiness to work outside standard hours.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate II in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens is required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance including mowing and garden upkeep.
• Ability to operate mowers, tractors and other equipment safely.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices for lawns and landscaped areas.
• Experience with sports field maintenance and irrigation is highly regarded.
• Willingness to undertake training and to work outside standard hours.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and enhance College grounds, gardens and fields with high-quality horticultural practices.
• Ensure safety and compliance by following WHS requirements and reporting hazards.
• Prepare outdoor spaces for events and daily activities; assist with weather recovery.
• Support traffic management, minor repairs and operation of grounds equipment.

Kenntnisse

Grounds maintenance experience

Operate grounds maintenance equipment

Safety-minded

Independent and team worker

Ausbildung

Certificate II in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens

First Aid qualifications advantageous

CPR/First Aid training advantageous

Tools

Zero-turn mowers

Tractors

Jobbeschreibung

A.B. Paterson College seeks an energetic Grounds Maintenance Officer to join our expanding Facilities team in caring for and maintaining our world-class College grounds and facilities.

The Grounds Maintenance Officer plays an important role in maintaining the College’s beautiful campus environment. While supporting a range of maintenance functions, the position has a strong focus on horticulture, grounds care, landscaping and the enhancement of outdoor spaces to ensure the College remains a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Grounds Maintenance: Maintain and enhance the College’s grounds, gardens, sports fields and landscaped areas through high-quality horticultural practices, while supporting general maintenance activities to ensure a safe, clean and well-presented campus environment.
2. Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by following workplace health and safety requirements, adhering to safe operating procedures, and promptly identifying and reporting hazards, incidents and maintenance issues.
3. College Operations and Events: Support the successful operation of the College by preparing and maintaining outdoor spaces for events and daily activities, responding to changing operational needs, assisting with severe weather recovery, and working collaboratively with the Facilities team and other stakeholders.
4. Other Duties: Contribute to the safe and effective operation of the College through traffic management, garden development, operation of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery, minor construction and repair works, sourcing of materials and equipment, and other duties as directed by management.

Please note: The role will involve working outside of standard hours from time to time. This work will be remunerated appropriately, and the incumbent will be required to be available for such work as required.

To learn more about the responsibilities and expectations, please review the Position Description attached.

What We’re Looking For:

• Certificate II in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens
• Experience in grounds maintenance, including mowing, hedging, brush cutting and garden maintenance
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment such as zero-turn mowers, tractors and other plant safely and effectively
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices and maintaining lawns, gardens and landscaped areas
• Experience with sports field maintenance and irrigation systems will be highly regarded.
• Relevant machinery operation competencies, chemical application training and/or First Aid qualifications are advantageous
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and contribute positively as part of a team
• A proactive, reliable and practical approach, with strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high presentation standards
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, with the ability to identify hazards and take ownership of routine maintenance tasks
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately record work completed and report maintenance issues
• Willingness to undertake training and perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Experience in a school, commercial property or large-site environment will be highly regarded
• CurrentCPR and First Aid training, or willingness to obtain
• Current Blue Card, Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain

Closing Date for applications: 20 November 2026

A.B. Paterson College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process and to approach suitable candidates directly.