Join Our Facilities Team – Help Create an Environment Where Students Thrive!

You Will Love Working With Us

Our Facilities Team plays a vital hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing our College campuses to provide safe, functional, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors.

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities Team. This hands-on role is primarily responsible for the landscaping, presentation, and upkeep of our College grounds while also undertaking general maintenance activities that support the day-to-day operation of our campuses.

This position is offered on a full-time basis ; however, we are open to discussing a part-time arrangement for the right candidate . With consistent Monday to Friday hours, the role offers excellent work-life balance while building a rewarding and stable career.

Your Role

- Maintain the College grounds through landscaping, gardening, irrigation, turf care, and grounds maintenance.
- Undertake landscaping projects and general maintenance, including minor building repairs and painting.
- Safely operate and maintain grounds equipment, machinery, and tools.




- Work collaboratively with the Facilities Team, contractors, and College staff.
- Assist with campus projects, event setups, relocations, and other operational duties.
- Support a positive team culture aligned with the College's Christian mission and values.

About You

- Experience in landscaping, horticulture, grounds, and general maintenance.
- Skilled in operating grounds maintenance equipment and power tools.
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work safely in a school setting and undertake physically demanding work.
- Hold an Open Manual Driver's Licence and a Blue Card (or be willing to obtain one before commencement).
- A practising Christian or someone who actively supports the College's Christian mission and values.

Why Join Us

- Excellent work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours
- All tools and equipment supplied by the College
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Work that makes a meaningful difference!

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📌 Grounds and Maintenance Officer (City of Ipswich)
🏢 Westside Christian College
📍 City of Ipswich