Groundsperson

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Blackwood; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia College in South Australia is seeking an experienced Groundsperson to maintain school grounds, ovals, gardens and landscapes across campuses. You will work in a collaborative Property team, applying strong WHS knowledge and professional initiative in a school setting.

The role requires a minimum Certificate III in Horticulture and at least three years’ horticultural or grounds maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance role.
• Demonstrated experience in pest, weed and disease identification and control, plant nutrition and fertiliser programs, and irrigation systems maintenance.
• Knowledge of best practice facilities and property maintenance processes.
• Current Working with Children Check and RRHAN-EC.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance of College grounds and oval surfaces.
• Prepare and maintain the main oval to support College activities and sporting events.
• Maintain gardens, lawns and landscaped areas across College campuses.
• Operate, maintain and care for horticultural machinery, equipment and tools.
• Perform horticultural maintenance including planting, pruning, irrigation, fertilising, pest and weed control.
• Ensure all grounds are maintained in a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing condition.
• Contribute to the ongoing presentation and improvement of the College’s outdoor environments.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Pest control

Irrigation

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 October 2026

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Groundsperson to join our College community and provide high-quality ground maintenance, landscaping and gardening needs to our school grounds.

Working as part of a collaborative Property team across all three campuses, the Groundsperson will demonstrate behaviours that reflect the values and culture of the College, while maintaining professional judgement and initiative and a strong knowledge of WHS legislation, ideally within the context of a school setting.

The Groundsperson:

• Carry out routine maintenance of College grounds and oval surfaces
• Prepare and maintain the main oval to support College activities and sporting events
• Maintain gardens, lawns and landscaped areas across College campuses
• Operate, maintain and care for horticultural machinery, equipment and tools
• Perform horticultural maintenance including planting, pruning, irrigation, fertilizing, pest and weed control
• Ensure all grounds are maintained in a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing condition
• Contribute to the ongoing presentation and improvement of the College’s outdoor environments

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance role
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of horticultural displays, pest, weed and disease identification and control, plant nutrition and fertiliser programs, and irrigation systems and maintenance
• Knowledge of best practice facilities and property maintenance processes
• Current Working with Children Check and RRHAN-EC

Why work at Concordia College?

• Welcoming and connected community: Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where all staff, students, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging.
• Dedicated and experienced team: Work alongside passionate and skilled colleagues committed to strengthening and enhancing the College’s educational program.
• Strong focus on professional growth: Access generous professional learning opportunities that support continuous development for all team members.
• Outstanding locations and facilities: Enjoy working in modern, well-resourced facilities across our beautiful Highgate and Blackwood campuses.

Concordia College is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is valued and supported. Guided by our values of Integrity, Courage, Aspiration, Care, Connection and Grace, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, experiences and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of diverse genders, sexualities, cultures and identities. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and building a workforce that reflects and strengthens our community.

Concordia College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing an environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the College’s Child Protection Policy. All staff and volunteers are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect certification.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1534 Students
140 TeachingStaff
90 Non-Teaching Staff