Property Services Officer & Groundsperson

Matthew Flinders Anglican College offers an exceptional learning environment and a dynamic, collegial atmosphere. With outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural setting, Flinders is an extraordinary place to work.

As a Property Services Officer or Groundsperson, you'll play a key role in maintaining our College grounds at a high standard. Responsibilities include: 

Property Services Officer

• Contribute to the high standards of the College's property, including grounds, ovals, gardens, facilities, and equipment.
• Ensure a safe and visually appealing school for student activities and community enjoyment.
• Focus on the maintenance of external areas, paths, roadways, verandahs, walls, and structures to complement the College's high standards.

Groundsperson

• Cultivate and maintain green spaces, lawns, and gardens.
• Collaborate with the Head of Grounds to enhance the overall aesthetics of the campus.
• Assess plant health and contribute to landscaping projects.
• Operate gardening equipment safely and effectively.

Full-time roles (38 hours per week). Monday 6:30 am and 3 pm and Tuesday to Friday 6.30am and 2.30pm. 

The College’s core values are Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

To succeed in these roles, you should have:

• Horticulture Certificate III or vocational or tertiary level qualifications (Groundsperson position only) 
• Relevant experience in plant care and landscaping, or a similar role
• Practical knowledge of gardening equipment and tools
• Experience in maintaining grounds in a medium to large organisation
• Positive attitude and effective communication skills
• Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card)
• Manual driver's license and relevant licenses (Chemical and spray, Construction White Card) or willingness to obtain. 

Visit www.mfac.edu.au/careers to download the Position Description and apply. 

In your cover letter, clearly indicate the position you are applying for. 

Applications will close at 4pm on Friday, 9 February 2024 and shortlisted candidates will be contacted progressively.

For general inquiries, email **@mfac.edu.au or call 07 5477 3***.

Safeguarding our Students

Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican college is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive.