Grounds Officer

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

Southern Cross University’s is seeking a Grounds Officer to join our Property Services team, and play a key role providing landscaping and horticulture services to establish and maintain the University grounds. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and oversee sporting fields, off campus grounds facilities (ie Wollongbar Farm) and University nursery and indoor green walls. Tasks include watering, fertilising, removing waste, repairing damage, controlling weeds, line marking, mowing, slashing, brush cutting, propagation and horticulture and arborist works.
• Apply pesticides and insecticides as needed, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Regularly inspect and undertake basic maintenance on equipment such as chainsaws, tractors and mowers.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records and safety documents, including work orders, service schedules, equipment maintenance and safety data sheets.

You will have demonstrated experience with grounds maintenance, together with a strong working knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations (particularly in relation to tree felling) ensuring all work is completed safely. More specifically, you will have:

• A Certificate and/or Trade Qualification in Horticulture or Arboriculture and three years subsequent experience in horticulture and arbour work, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the operations and maintenance of sporting fields, grounds equipment and machinery, including an elevating work platform.
• A valid Class C and MR Driver’s Licence, Current Occupational Health and Safety Green Card and Chemical Users Certificate and EWP Operators Certificate.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at Lismore.
• HEW Level 4. The base salary ranges from $69,473 - $74,607 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $87,290.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting ****@scu.edu.au.

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.   

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 13 March 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.