Landscaping and Garden Maintenance | All Campuses

The Grove Academy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove Academy is seeking a passionate Landscaping & Garden Maintenance professional to care for outdoor environments across our Grove campuses in Sydney, Illawarra & Newcastle, ensuring safe, child-friendly spaces that support play, learning, and exploration.

You will perform lawn mowing, edging, pruning, irrigation checks, and coordinate with Centre Directors to schedule work with minimal disruption; you bring experience in landscape maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape maintenance and garden care.
• Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transport between campuses.
• Knowledge of child-safe plants and landscaping practices.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive hazard identification.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lawn mowing, edging, and general garden care.
• Pruning trees and shrubs to maintain safe outdoor areas.
• Maintaining child-safe garden beds and seasonal refreshes.
• Checking and maintaining synthetic grass, dirt, and mulch in playgrounds.
• Clearing pathways and emergency exits from overgrown vegetation.
• Removing debris to keep play spaces clean and safe.
• Monitoring irrigation systems and performing minor repairs.
• Coordinating with Centre Directors to schedule work with minimal disruption.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Garden care

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Irrigation systems knowledge

Outdoor adaptability

Job description

Landscaping and Garden Maintenance | All Campuses

Join Our Team as a Landscaping & Garden Maintenance Professional across our Grove Campuses in Sydney, Illawarra & Newcastle

About the Organisation
At The Grove Academy, we believe beautiful outdoor spaces are just as important as inspiring indoor environments. With 15 campuses across NSW, we’re known for our nurturing approach to early learning—and our lush gardens and safe play spaces are a huge part of that! Our team is passionate, supportive, and driven to create safe and vibrant environments where children (and plants!) thrive.

Our Grove Values

At The Grove Academy, we live by our values. They shape everything we do and the way we work together. We’re looking for educators who naturally embody these too:

• Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do.
• Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team
• Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other’s wins.
• Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day.
• Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth.
• Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one.

Benefits

We value our team and offer amazing incentives, including:

• $1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus to help grow our Grove family
• 50% off childcare fees for your little ones
• Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
• Career growth opportunities with our ongoing company expansion
• A supportive team culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and reliable Landscaping & Garden Maintenance person to take care of our beautiful outdoor environments across all 15 Grove campuses. You’ll be responsible for maintaining safe, child-friendly, and inviting spaces that support play, learning, and exploration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Regular lawn mowing, edging, and general garden care
• Pruning trees and shrubs to maintain safe outdoor areas
• Maintaining child-safe garden beds and refreshing them seasonally
• Checking and maintaining synthetic grass, dirt, and mulch in playground areas
• Clearing pathways and emergency exits from overgrown vegetation
• Removing debris and ensuring our play spaces are always clean and safe
• Monitoring irrigation systems and making minor adjustments or repairs
• Coordinating with Centre Directors to schedule work with minimal disruption

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in landscape maintenance and garden care
• Physical stamina and willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• A valid driver’s license and access to transport for travel between centres
• Knowledge of child-safe plants and landscaping practices
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying outdoor hazards
• Excellent time management and the ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and their maintenance
• Flexibility to respond to urgent garden or safety needs across campuses

Join us in making a difference in children’s lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you’ll love!