Job Description

Working closely within a small but busy Property team, this position is fundamental to ensuring the success of the College's environmental programs, on country and as part of the educational program.

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The Position

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This position reports to the Property Manager and the Team Leader (Grounds) and will work closely with other members of the small but busy Property team.

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This position has the potential to be an apprenticeship or experienced position. We are looking for the right person to join our team.

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The position is a full time, permanent position working 38 hours per week and attracts four weeks Annual Leave and four Rostered Days Off per year.

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Responsibilities

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As a member of the College staff the Property staff are committed to the aims and philosophy of the College.

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The Property team is a small, dynamic group who work collaboratively in a busy environment that is changing as the College goes through a significant growth phase in its operation.

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Duty Statement

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The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited, to the following:

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- Ensure the College grounds are tidy
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- Contribute to managing the College waste systems
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- Work with the wider Property team on the maintenance of the College buildings and grounds
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- Attending to general maintenance and property requests as required by the needs of the College
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- Landscaping
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- Line marking and field set out
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- Undertake daily requirements in the Cornish College Ecocentre
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- Work with teaching staff to help support both the EcoKids program and Sustainable Land Management classes
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- Regular use of machinery such as tractor, mowers, chain saws, blowers, hedge trimmers and line trimmers, line markers
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- Set up of College functions
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The Person

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The successful candidate will also ideally demonstrate the following attributes:

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- Able to work in a team and independently
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- Initiative and exceptional organisational skills
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- Proactive and enthusiastic
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- An all-round ability to deal with a variety of tasks
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- Enjoys working as part of a small but busy team
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- Enjoys working with the whole community, including parents, staff and students
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- Demonstrates a courteous manner towards all members of the Cornish College community.
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Qualifications and Experience

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- Experience working in a similar setting, whilst not essential would be an advantage
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- Experience in using machinery such as mowers, chain saws, blowers, hedge trimmers and line trimmers
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- Knowledge of aquaponics systems, while not essential, is an advantage
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- Current Working with Children Check for Employment purposes
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- Current Police Check will be required on employment
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Summary

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This position description should not be seen as limiting and may be altered to meet the needs of the College at any time.

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Advice to Applicants

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In your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of expertise. We'd like to get to know you a little through your letter.

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Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following:

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- Your experience within a grounds/property environment
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- Any other information demonstrating your suitability to working in this role at Cornish College
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📌 Property (Grounds) Officer 2026 (Victoria)
🏢 Cornish College
📍 Victoria