Landscaping and Garden Maintenance | All Campuses
Join Our Team as a Landscaping & Garden Maintenance Professional across our Grove Campuses in Sydney, Illawarra & Newcastle
About the OrganisationAt The Grove Academy, we believe beautiful outdoor spaces are just as significant as inspiring indoor environments.
With 15 campuses across NSW, we're known for our nurturing approach to early learning—and our lush gardens and safe play spaces are a huge part of that!
Our team is passionate, supportive, and driven to create safe and vibrant environments where children (and plants!) thrive.
Our Grove Values
At The Grove Academy, we live by our values.
They shape everything we do and the way we work together.
We're looking for educators who naturally embody these too:
Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do.
Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team
Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other's wins.
Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day.
Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth.
Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one.
Benefits
We value our team and offer amazing incentives, including:
$1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus to help grow our Grove family
50% off childcare fees for your little ones
Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
Career growth opportunities with our ongoing company expansion
A supportive team culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards
About the Role




We're on the lookout for a passionate and reliable Landscaping & Garden Maintenance person to take care of our beautiful outdoor environments across all 15 Grove campuses.
You'll be responsible for maintaining safe, child-friendly, and inviting spaces that support play, learning, and exploration.
Key responsibilities include:
Regular lawn mowing, edging, and general garden care
Pruning trees and shrubs to maintain safe outdoor areas
Maintaining child-safe garden beds and refreshing them seasonally
Checking and maintaining synthetic grass, dirt, and mulch in playground areas
Clearing pathways and emergency exits from overgrown vegetation
Removing debris and ensuring our play spaces are always clean and safe
Monitoring irrigation systems and making minor adjustments or repairs
Coordinating with Centre Directors to schedule work with minimal disruption
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Experience in landscape maintenance and garden care
Physical stamina and willingness to work outdoors in all weather
A valid driver's license and access to transport for travel between centres
Knowledge of child-safe plants and landscaping practices
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying outdoor hazards
Excellent time management and the ability to work independently
Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and their maintenance
Flexibility to respond to urgent garden or safety needs across campuses
Join us in making a difference in children's lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you'll love!
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📌 Landscaping And Garden Maintenance | All Campuses (Sydney)
🏢 The Grove Academy
📍 Sydney