Part-Time Grounds & Facilities Steward

Steiner Education Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Milkwood Steiner School in Darwin invites applications for a part-time Grounds and Maintenance Person. The role covers 15 hours per week under a 1-year contract commencing 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will uphold Milkwood’s sustainability values and work with staff and students to maintain a welcoming outdoor environment. The role includes lawn and garden maintenance, reticulation, pest control, and coordinating with external contractors, while ensuring WHS

Qualifications

• Current Ochre Card and Police Check are required.
• First Aid certificate or ability to obtain is required.
• Qualifications or experience in horticulture is required.
• Ability to operate and maintain gardening and maintenance machinery in line with WHS requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Interest in working with children and becoming part of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Work with College of Teachers, Principal and Administration staff.
• Maintain aesthetics and assets to reflect Milkwood values and support teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement an Annual Plan for grounds maintenance with leadership input.
• Maintain grounds and assets to safety standards and WHS policy, including lawn care, garden beds, fertilisers, pest control, and watering systems.
• Supervise community working bees and liaise with external contractors.
• Keep accurate records and attend relevant meetings.
• Occasionally work with students to build garden beds or compost systems.

Skills

Ochre Card

Police Check

First Aid Certificate

Horticulture Experience

WHS Knowledge

Organisational Skills

Education

Horticulture Qualification or Experience

Tools

Gardening machinery

Job description

Milkwood Steiner School in Darwin invites applications for a part-time Grounds and Maintenance Person. The role covers 15 hours per week under a 1-year contract commencing 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will uphold Milkwood’s sustainability values and work with staff and students to maintain a welcoming outdoor environment. The role includes lawn and garden maintenance, reticulation, pest control, and coordinating with external contractors, while ensuring WHS