Gardening & Grounds Officer

Gleeson College is excited to invite applications from suitably qualified professionals for the position of Gardening & Grounds Officer. Gleeson College is a Catholic coeducational, secondary college in the Northeast of Adelaide with an enrolment of approximately 930 students. Our school motto ‘With one heart’ says it all. We are a strong community, united in purpose with an excellent workplace culture and wonderful students. Commencing in 1989, Gleeson College is a young and innovative school engaging in a variety of leading-edge teaching and learning projects. We would love to have you join our team! 

The Gardening & Grounds Officer will be an integral part of the maintenance team, maintaining gardens and grounds (excluding main oval) to a pristine condition. While the primary role is of gardens and grounds, on occasions the role may assist the maintenance team with minor tasks on an as needs basis to ensure the smooth operation of the College. 

This position is part-time (0.53 FTE – working 20 hours per week), and is initially offered as a contract until December 2025. 

The successful applicant will have: 

• Skills and knowledge associated with plant and equipment operation used for general grounds and maintenance tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with an open and friendly disposition.
• A service provider with excellent customer service skills and a “can do” attitude.
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. 
• A willingness to support the ethos of our Catholic College in line with the Gleeson 10 and Gleeson Staff 5.

Applications must be include:

• A covering letter (one page)
• A curriculum Vitae (two to three pages)
• Details of three relevant referees (including Principal if currently working in a school)
• A completed CESA Employment Declaration Form (available from the vacancies section of the Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) website)

Please visit the vacancies section of the Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) website to download the Position Information Document and Employment Declaration Form: https://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/# 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

Applications will be accepted via email only to:  
the Principal 
**********@gleeson.catholic.edu.au
by 9.00am on Monday, 25 March 2024

Please note that applications submitted through the Seek website will not be considered.