- Immediate start available
- Full time ongoing position, Monday - Friday
- Opportunity to work across multiple PEGS campuses

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a motivated and reliable Gardener/Sports Turf Maintenance team member to join our Facilities Team.

This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the presentation, safety and functionality of the School's gardens, lawns, sportsgrounds and outdoor spaces across our campuses. Working as part of a collaborative Facilities Team, you will undertake a wide range of horticultural, turf maintenance and general grounds duties to ensure our facilities remain of the highest standard for students, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include maintaining gardens and landscaped areas, mowing and turf maintenance, operating irrigation systems, applying fertilisers and chemicals safely, preparing sporting fields, operating and maintaining equipment, and supporting general outdoor maintenance activities. The role may also involve assisting with school events, grounds set-up requirements and other facilities-related duties as required.

This is a full-time ongoing position with an opportunity for an immediate start. The role works across the School's campuses and sporting facilities and reports to the Grounds Manager.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.00pm, with one RDO per month. Additional weekend and out-of-hours work may be required from time to time to support the operational needs of the School.

Requirements:

- Qualification in Horticulture, Gardening, Turf Management or a related field
- Experience maintaining gardens, lawns, sportsgrounds and landscaped areas
Experience operating and maintaining turf and gardening equipment
- Strong understanding of safe chemical storage, handling and application practices




- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Physical capacity to perform manual work and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Commitment to workplace safety and child safety
- Current driver's licence
- Current Employee Working With Children Check and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- A medium rigid heavy vehicle licence, or willingness to obtain one, would be highly regarded

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has nearly 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. The Keilor East campus is a large, busy campus housing secondary students from Years 7 to 12.

The School has high quality grounds and facilities to support its extensive sports program, which includes athletics, cricket, football, soccer, futsal, golf, tennis, volleyball, swimming, triathlons, softball, touch football, basketball, badminton, table tennis, hockey, cross-country, netball, fencing and aerobics.

We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop courageous, creative, curious, ethical, persistent, reflective and strategic thinkers.

The school promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students,



including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Why Join PEGS?

At PEGS, we are committed to fostering a culture built on respect, excellence, accountability, curiosity and heart. We offer a welcoming and supportive workplace where staff are encouraged to grow, contribute and do their best work.
Benefits include:

- RDO per month
- Access to outstanding sporting facilities and grounds, including free access to the PEGS Active Centre weights and fitness room
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Benefit packages
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing full-time employment within a leading independent school

If you are a dedicated and hard-working individual with a passion for turf maintenance, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and the names of at least two manager referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the position may be filled before applications close.

Applications are due 9am Wednesday 19 August.

PEGS is a child protected employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees will be required to comply with the School's Code of Conduct and applicants will be required to undergo background checks in accordance with this policy.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Starcevic on , quoting Ref No. 1295428.

📌 Gardener/Sports Turf Maintenance (Keilor East)
🏢 Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
📍 Keilor East