Groundsperson

Huntingtower has a long tradition of educational excellence and consistently performs academically among the top schools in Victoria.

We are seeking a Groundsperson with a background in horticulture to join our maintenance/grounds team. You will be systematic in your approach but flexible and able to work comfortably in a small team environment. This role will have responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of the Schools' gardens and grounds. The keys duties for this role include:

• Assist with developing a grounds masterplan
• Maintain the gardens and grounds at the School as directed and in accordance with the agreed maintenance plans
• Maintenance and ongoing care of the gardens and grounds (including, but not limited to) buying/sourcing materials/plants/seeds etc as needed for the gardens upkeep and presentation & fertilizing lawns, hedges, and shrubs & preventing and eliminating weeds
• As well as the care, mowing and line marking of the several ovals
• Following maintenance schedules required for the use of and maintenance of equipment
• Experienced in designing and installing irrigation systems, conducting Irrigation audits and performing repairs to ensure the systems work effectively

The role involves performing bending, heavy lifting of goods, handling organic and chemical pesticides and sprays, maintaining machinery and equipment, working at heights, working in confined spaces, and operating machinery including motor vehicles. A certain level of physical fitness is necessary. The Groundsperson must prioritise safety in all tasks.

The ideal candidate for this role should have:

• Experience in a similar role maintaining grounds, preferably in a school environment
• A trade certificate or comprehensive knowledge of trade skills - Certificate III in Horticulture or similar
• A chemical user certificate
• An understanding of basic machinery maintenance
• Turf industry experience – a benefit but not essential
• A current driver's licence
• Basic computer/organisational skills

This position will require strong organisational, flexible and administrative skills capable of facilitating the demands of the role. Previous experience within a School environment highly advantageous. 

Our people are the backbone of our enviable community and culture, and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make.

This is a full-timeongoing position commencing asap. The hours for this role will be Monday to Friday 7.00am – 3.00pm.

Information about the School and this position description is available on the Huntingtower employment website. 

If you are a dedicated, warm, supportive, and professional person who would like to become involved in a caring environment, please submit your application by Friday 19 July 2024 together with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees.

A current employment Working with Children Check (E) and a Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment at Huntingtower.

We will shortlist and interview high quality applications as they are received, and we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Huntingtower is a child safe employer and is committed to providing a child safe culture that ensures the care, protection and safety of all children and young people. 

Huntingtower is committed to upholding Victoria's Child Safe standards and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. All interested applicants will be required to familiarise themselves with Huntingtower’s Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct located on the Huntingtower website. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. 

The school undertakes several screening processes to protect children and young people appropriately in its care.  This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks. 

Huntingtower embraces non-discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.