Danihers Facility Management – Essendon VIC
Join a Team That Takes Pride in Every Landscape
At Danihers Facility Management, we believe exceptional outdoor spaces create exceptional learning environments.
We are seeking a motivated and hands‐onGrounds and Gardens Officerto join our team, maintaining and enhancing the grounds of one of our valued school clients in the Inner North‐West suburbs.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in creating beautifully presented landscapes and have a proactive approach to maintenance, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Danihers Facility Management partners with our clients to deliver integrated facility management solutions within education environments.
Guided by The Danihers Way, we are committed to delivering professional, high-quality service while creating safe, healthy and sustainable environments for our clients and their communities.
About the Role
As the Grounds and Gardens Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining the presentation, safety and functionality of the school's extensive grounds.
You will be responsible for proactive grounds maintenance, identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring the property is maintained to the highest standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges for safety and appearance
Weed, mulch, fertilize, and maintain garden beds and landscaped areas
Maintain paved areas, external facilities and general property presentation including rubbish removal
Conduct basic irrigation system checks and manual watering
Undertaking minor maintenance repairs and reporting larger maintenance requirements.
Event set‐ups




Maintain plant and equipment used for gardens and grounds
Maintain respectful, professional conduct
Work closely with the Facilities Manager, school staff and contractors to plan future works
Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
About You
You are a reliable, proactive and client‐focused professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
You will bring:
Previous experience in grounds, gardens or landscape maintenance
Knowledge of horticultural practices, plant identification and plant care
Experience operating gardening equipment and machinery
A current Chemical Users/Weed Spraying Certificate
A current Working with Children Check
A current National Police Check
A current Australian Driver Licence
Strong communication skills and a positive, can‐do attitude
A passion to deliver outstanding service and maintain high presentation standards
A professional "can do" attitude and consultative approach to tasks and ideas
Strong work ethics, including the ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team
Work with an established and respected facilities management company
Supportive and team-oriented team culture
Opportunities for training and career development
A role where your work makes a visible difference every day
Be part of a company that genuinely values its people and lives The Danihers Way
Note: employment is conditional upon providing an approved Working with Children Check and National Police Check (<12 months old).
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📌 Grounds And Gardens Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Danihers Facility Management
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