Groundskeeper/Handyperson

Tombolo Academy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent part-time

ASAP start

Flexible hours

Bayside location

Job summary

Tombolo Academy is seeking a part-time grounds & maintenance assistant to care for gardens, lawns and outdoor spaces at our bayside campus. The role supports safety and aesthetics for students, staff and visitors, with flexible hours and a few days per week.

duties include mowing, pruning, minor repairs, and reporting issues to the People, Operations and Compliance Manager. Applicants should be locally based and prepared for outdoor work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Experience with gardening, grounds maintenance, or general maintenance.
• Experience using mowers, whipper snippers, and hedge trimmers.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willing to obtain).
• Victorian driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gardening, weeding, pruning, and landscape maintenance.
• Lawn mowing, edging, and outdoor upkeep.
• Maintain tidy and safe grounds across campus.
• Minor repairs and general handyperson duties.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks as required.
• Identify and report maintenance issues.
• Other duties as directed by the People, Operations and Compliance Manager.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Time management

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Proactive approach

Tools

Lawn mower

Whipper snipper

Hedge trimmer

Job description

You'll be responsible for maintaining our gardens, lawns, outdoor learning spaces, and assisting with general maintenance tasks around the school. Your work will help create a safe, welcoming, and attractive environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for maintaining our gardens, lawns, outdoor learning spaces, and assisting with general maintenance tasks around the school. Your work will help create a safe, welcoming, and attractive environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Gardening, weeding, pruning, and general landscape maintenance

• Lawn mowing, edging, and upkeep of outdoor areas

• Maintaining tidy and safe grounds across the campus

• Minor repairs and general handyperson duties

• Assisting with basic maintenance tasks as required

• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues

• Other duties as directed by the People, Operations and Compliance Manager

About You

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, or general maintenance work

• Experience using gardening and grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, whipper snippers, and hedge trimmers

• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• A current Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain these)

• Current Victorian driver's licence preferred

What We Offer

• Permanent Part-Time position

• ASAP start

• $30 - $35 per hour, depending on experience, plus superannuation

• Approximately 4-6 hours per week, spread across 3 or more days

• Flexible working arrangements

• Friendly and supportive school community

• Work in a beautiful bayside location just minutes from Hampton Beach

This position would ideally suit someone living locally who is available to work a few hours across several days each week. The role reports directly to the People, Operations and Compliance Manager.

If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in creating beautiful, well-maintained spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications

Applications close Friday 20 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

All staff are expected to abide by the child safety requirements for recruitment, employment and professional learning as specified in the Child Safe Standards as set out in Ministerial Order No. 1359. Tombolo Academy is committed to ensuring child safety and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Tombolo Academy undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

If you are interested in learning more about neurodiverse students or Tombolo Academy, please explore our website at https://tombolo.vic.edu.au/