Gardener

We are seeking a suitably experienced Gardener to join our College Facilities and Maintenance team on a full-time ongoing basis.
- This position is part of the College Facilities & Transport team and is responsible for providing gardening support to the College. The incumbent will undertake all activities with mínimal disruption to the operation of the College to provide an effective and safe working and learning environment.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Provide timely and reliable gardening services to the College
- Utilise and maintain small items of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power) and personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing (College Uniform) in accordance with College standards.
- Maintain & keep driveways, stormwater drains & pedestrian walkways clear of rubbish, leaves & debris.
- Provide support and assistance to the broader Facilities team when required or as directed by the Facilities & Transport Manager, Business Manager or Principal
- Maintain and operate College machinery in a safe and orderly manner and identify health and safety issues.
- Ensure garden areas are always present to a high standard.
- Demonstrate excellence in the implementation of a Garden Maintenance Program.
- Assisting with general maintenance of College grounds when required
- Support the College and Facilities Team by working effectively with other Team Members and actively contributing to the achievement of College goals.
- Set up/pack up of furniture for assemblies, College functions & events.
- Other duties as requested by the College Executive team & Grounds Team Leader
- Qualification relevant to the role, e.g. Certificate II in Horticulture (desirable)
- Current AQF II Chemical Safety Certificate (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience relevant to the role.
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently in diverse weather conditions.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative.
- Excellent eye for detail and ensuring all work is completed to College standards.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal to allow professional interaction with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering quality customer service, contributing to service improvement and adapting to change.
- Demonstrated understanding of Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including risk assessment of activities and tasks
- React productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
- Uphold the Catholic ethos of the College and be an example to students.

**Why work at St Francis Xavier College?**
- Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that include:

- Free onsite parking
- Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal, providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
- Access to internal and external training opportunities
- Funded membership to professional or industry associations
- 11.5% Superannuation
- Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
- Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
- 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and four weeks paid Partner Leave
- Salary Packaging through Maxxia
- Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
- All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
- Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
- Social and wellbeing events are organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas

**About St Francis Xavier College**
St Francis Xavier College is a three-campus Catholic College with an enrolment of over 3,000 students and an abundance of teaching and leadership opportunities.
- The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways - only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.
- We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.
- The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
- Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
- This position is classified as an Education Support Employee Category A, Level 2.

**Application close Monday, 28 October 2024 at 5:00pm.**
- The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement.
- The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.