Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart

The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming setting where students and staff alike can thrive.

At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.

If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

Why Work at The Friends’ School?

At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:

Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.

More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.

Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.

About the Role

The Friends’ School is seeking a reliable and motivated Horticulture Trainee to join our Facilities & Services team.



This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical skills and gain hands-on experience while supporting the maintenance and presentation of the School’s beautiful and historic grounds as part of a supportive team.

Reporting to the Grounds Teamleader, you will contribute as part of the School grounds and maintenance team to ensure the campus is visually appealing, safe, and fit for purpose, with all work carried out safely for all users. Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with the School’s service standards.

This is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week) based at our North Hobart campus, with occasional weekend or out-of-hours work to support School events.

Key Focus Areas

- Ensure all child safeguarding concerns are reported in line with mandatory reporting requirements and promote a child-safe culture where children feel empowered to raise concerns.
- Assist with general grounds and maintenance tasks as directed by the Grounds Team Leader, ensuring alignment with the schools service standards.
- Support landscaping and irrigation works in accordance with the School’s landscaping program and contribute to plant health, growth, and overall presentation of garden areas.
- Maintain lawns, garden beds, trees, and shrubs through mowing, fertilising, watering, pruning, and weeding. Ensure all grounds are kept neat, healthy, and well-presented, including repairing bare areas where required.
- Maintain the grounds, workshop, and equipment in a safe and serviceable condition. Report faulty equipment promptly and adhere to maintenance specifications.
- Assist the grounds and maintenance team, as well as school staff,



with projects and minor works as directed, ensuring tasks are safely set up and appropriately supervised.
- Complete all requirements of the Certificate II in Horticulture within designated timeframes and safely operate and maintain horticultural equipment following training and induction.
- Adhere to all Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, policies, and documentation requirements, ensuring legislative compliance in all tasks.
- Contribute to a positive, proactive, and collaborative team environment within the grounds and maintenance team.
- In consultation with the Maintenance Team Leader, assist in planning and carrying out routine and scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Support safe and efficient traffic management during student drop-off and pick-up times and assist with student crossing duties following appropriate training.
- Undertake additional duties as required, consistent with the skills and level of the role.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong reliability, demonstrated through consistent attendance, punctuality, and a dependable approach to work.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively.
- Competent computer and communication skills, including use of email and job ticketing systems.
- Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration (employment) and a recent National Police Check (less than 6 months old).
- A current Tasmanian driver’s licence, with the ability to operate a manual vehicle, is desirable.
- Commitment to the School’s Purpose & Concerns and Quaker values.

A full outline of the responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

- A cover letter outlining selection criteria 2,3,4,5,6 including any relevant horticultural and leadership experience.

- Your current resume detailing qualifications, certifications, and employment history.

Click the Apply button to start your application process with us.

📌 Horticulture Trainee (North Hobart)
🏢 The Friends' School
📍 North Hobart