Head of Grounds and Gardens

We are Danihers, with over 30 years of industry experience behind us, we work in partnership with our clients, offering robust, 21st century facility management solutions. Our award-winning staff, innovative approach and environmentally sustainable practices are our success factors. 500 of our employees and Business Partners work tirelessly and closely with our clients to create a safe, healthy working environment for their facilities.

**The role**

No two days are the same, we install, maintain and put our skills to use in incredible gardens across school sites in Victoria. We are currently looking for our new Head of Grounds and Gardens to join a team of enthusiastic, positive and experienced members in a prestigious, independent school site in the Eastern Suburbs. You will liaise with the client and the rest of the Facilities team to manage the school grounds and gardens to an impeccable standard. Your ability to manage the Grounds team to ensure the gardens upkeep throughout is a priority in this role. This role would be based at a single location. At Danihers, we pride ourselves on our values, our people, the environment and sustainability.

**Do you have...**
- Strong work ethics, including the ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team.
- Experience in grounds and garden maintenance, preferably in a school environment.
- Good time management and excellent communication skills.
- An understanding of OH&S, EMS and QMS systems.
- Passion to deliver high-quality services.
- Ability to work under pressure, and an impressive eye for detail.
- Proven ability to manage a team of qualified gardeners.

**What you need to succeed**:

- A professional attitude and consultative approach to issues, tasks and ideas.
- Well-developed decision-making skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus on service delivery.
- Demonstrating a priority for high quality in process and outcomes.
- The ability to deliver integrity by building a trusting & open relationship with clients & business partners.
- Always approachable by exerting excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibit passion about the industry and show pride in the responsibilities of the role.

**And you are interested in**:

- Working Monday - Friday full time hours.
- Working in a supportive team environment.
- Developing more skills through further on the job training.
- Looking for an opportunity to grow.

Previous experience working in a fast paced school environment is advantageous, but not essential.

Does that sound like you? We would like to hear from you.

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