AddressJoin the Property Team at Beaconhills College.
We are seeking a Grounds Person with a background in horticulture to join Beaconhills College. This role is responsible for the the ongoing maintenance of the College's gardens and grounds. The keys duties for this role include:
- Assist with implementation of the College grounds masterplans
- Maintain the gardens and grounds at the College as directed and in accordance with the agreed maintenance plans.
- Assist with the plant propagation program for the College
- Maintenance and ongoing care of the gardens and grounds across both campuses (including, but not limited to) buying/sourcing materials/plants/seeds etc as needed for the gardens upkeep and presentation + fertilizing lawns, hedges, and shrubs + preventing and eliminating weeds
- Following maintenance schedules required for the use of and maintenance of equipment
- Conducting Irrigation audits and performing repairs to ensure the systems work effectively
Position details:
- This is a full time, permanent position
- The hours for this role are each Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:06pm
- Commencing immediately
- This position is a multi-campus role
- This position requires a current employee WWCC and police check
- Our ideal candidate will posses skills and qualifications in horticulture
Please click here to view the full position description for this role.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via ***************@beaconhills.vic.edu.au
Why should you join Beaconhills?
- Inclusive and supportive community
- Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
- Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
- Access to Professional Development courses (internal and external)
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply)
- Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
Benefits of working at Beaconhills
- Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave per year
- Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
- 16 weeks parental leave allowance
- 15 days sick and carers leave per year
- 20 days of paid family violence leave
- 2 weeks of paid partner leave
- Salary packaging available
Applications
Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:
- A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
- A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
- Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)
Applications close Monday 24 June at 9:00am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement
Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.
