Gardening & Grounds Maintenance Worker (Sydney)

Gardening & Grounds Maintenance Worker (Sydney)

16 Aug
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Marist Sisters' College
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Sydney

16 Aug

Marist Sisters' College

Sydney

Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
Start Date:Monday, 7 September **** (negotiable)
Application Closing Date:Monday, 24 August ****
Employment Type: Part-Time (Three days per week, from 7:30am to 3:30pm),Permanent
Why Join Us
Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students.
At Marist Sisters' College Woolwich, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.
Benefits include:
competitive remuneration: up to $84,599.
Base salary ranges from $63,792 to $75,535, paid on a pro-rata basis for part time hours.
Salary calculated on unaveraged conditions (work year round)
salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
ongoing training and development opportunities
access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
generous Employee Referral Program
a wide range of further rewards and advantages.
About Our School
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is a unique place for girls to learn, explore, discover and grow into competent and capable young women.
Infused with the Marist spirit, our school's strong family atmosphere nurtures students' individual and collective needs so they become critical thinkers, capable networkers, independent learners and team players.
As a 'girls-only' school, our students develop and challenge themselves through participation in STEM, sport, the arts and academia which includes the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program.
Effective teaching and wellbeing programs equip our young women to meet the challenges of further study, professional workplaces and global responsibility.
About You




Marist Sisters' College Woolwichis seeking a motivated Gardening & Grounds Maintenance Worker who takes pride in creating vibrant, well-kept outdoor spaces that support a welcoming and protected school environment.
This part-time, permanent role operates three days per week, from 7:30am to 3:30pm.
While the role includes general maintenance duties, the heart of this position is hands-on gardening and the care of the College grounds.
You must demonstrate the ability to:
prioritise and complete gardening and grounds tasks in line with school requirements
maintain garden beds, lawns, pathways, signage and outdoor areas to a consistently high standard
perform mowing, hedging, pruning, weeding and seasonal planting
respond promptly to outdoor cleaning and repair needs following weather events, student incidents or similar situations
perform daily security routines, including opening the school and disarming alarms
remain observant and proactive, picking up rubbish, reporting hazards and identifying damaged items
manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment
organise your workflow to meet established goals and deadlines
assist with moving furniture, classroom resources and setting up equipment for sports and special events
represent the College positively in all interactions with staff,



students and visitors
support other teams during peak periods
undertake minor repairs such as painting, plastering and basic carpentry
replace tap washers, light bulbs, furniture components and equipment parts
welcome, induct and escort contractors on site
identify and report risks to the School Business & Operations Manager
follow correct chemical handling and storage procedures, particularly for gardening and cleaning products
adhere to WHS standards at all times
use technology and IT systems proficiently to support daily tasks
undertake any other additional duties as requested by the Principal.
previous experience as a greenskeeper, gardener or groundskeeper, ideally within a large or multi-site environment
previous experience in a school environment
qualification in relevant horticultural landscaping or trade field.
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on ************** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click hereto access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Gardening & Grounds Maintenance Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Marist Sisters' College
📍 Sydney

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