Urrbrae Agricultural High School | Grounds Maintenance Officer

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Urrbrae Agricultural High School in South Australia is seeking a proactive Grounds Maintenance Officer to maintain school grounds and gardens. You will manage day-to-day upkeep, operate irrigation systems, and ensure safe outdoor spaces for students and staff in a supportive facilities team environment.

The role offers a long-term public sector contract with a focus on collaboration, safety, and sustainable grounds management.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture, agriculture and irrigation systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general horticulture, agriculture, and landscaping maintenance across outdoor school areas.
• Maintaining, operating, and repairing general irrigation systems, equipment, and grounds infrastructure.
• Using and maintaining grounds equipment safely (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Ensuring all walkways, outdoor agricultural spaces, and grounds are safe, hazard-free, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Reporting any damage, safety hazards, or repair requirements to school administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative & time management

Technical experience

Job description

Urrbrae Agricultural High School | Grounds Maintenance Officer

Urrbrae Agricultural High School | Grounds Maintenance Officer

Department for Education
Job reference: 864164
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Grounds MaintenanceOfficer to join our team at Urrbrae Agricultural High School,located in South Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to bepartof a dynamic learning community focused on inclusion,wellbeing, and collaboration.

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believeevery child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, andthat starts with brilliant people like you. Whether you’re teachingin classrooms or supporting behind the scenes, you’ll be valued,challenged, and fulfilled – all while shaping a brighter future forgenerations to come.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable GroundsMaintenance Officer to join our facilities team. Commencing23/11/2026 to 18/07/2027.

Why choose us?

• Make a tangible difference: Support quality educationoutcomes by ensuring our unique agricultural grounds andenvironments are safe, vibrant, and well-maintained.
• Collaborative culture: Be part of a professional networkand dedicated facilities team that values collectiveresponsibility, teamwork, and safe spaces to thrive.
• Public sector security: Enjoy the stability of publicsector employment while maintaining a healthy work-life balanceand meaningful purpose.
• Know that whatever your brand of brilliance, you arevalued, your contributions matter, and your impact isreal.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, take the nextstep in your career or be part of a community that truly values itspeople — this could be the right fit for you.

What you will do:

As a key member of the school’s facilities team, you will beaccountable for the day-to-day upkeep of school grounds and gardenmaintenance.

• Undertaking general horticulture, agriculture, andlandscaping maintenance across outdoor school areas.
• Maintaining, operating, and repairing general irrigationsystems, equipment, and grounds infrastructure.
• Using and maintaining grounds equipment safely (e.g.,mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Ensuring all walkways, outdoor agricultural spaces, andgrounds are safe, hazard-free, and compliant with safetyregulations.
• Reporting any damage, safety hazards, or repairrequirements to school administration.

What you will bring:

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Advancedorganizational and communication skills with the ability tobuild collaborative working relationships.
• Initiative & Time Management: Demonstrated ability toexercise initiative, prioritize workloads, and achieve outcomeswithin agreed timelines.
• Technical Experience: Successful experience inhorticulture, agriculture, and general irrigation systems andrepairs.

Ready to bring your brilliance to Urrbrae AgriculturalHigh School?

If you are an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Officer ready toembark on a rewarding career with Urrbrae Agricultural High School,we want to hear from you.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.