Head Greenkeeper

Toowoomba Grammar School is seeking a dedicated andexperiencedHead Greenkeeperto lead the maintenance,presentation, and continual improvement of the School’ssports fields, gardens, lawns, and outdoor facilities. A pivotalrole that oversees turf management, irrigation, and landscaping tomaintain a high standard that is safe, functional, and visuallyappealing, while providing leadership, guidance, and support to thegrounds team and fostering collaborative relationships withcontractors, senior management, teaching staff, and vendors.

Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Associationof Queensland (GPS). It is an independent non-denominationalday and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200from Preparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughoutQueensland, Northern New South Wales and the NorthernTerritory. The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares andis located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with theskills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful inlife. That they are boys of good character who respond wellto challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2025 5-StarEmployer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence inproviding competitive salaries, employee benefits, professionaldevelopment opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion andrespect.

In 2025, Toowoomba Grammar School will be celebrating its 150thanniversary. We are calling it Grammar 150 and this will be anincredible year for the School. Click here to learnmore about Grammar 150 and what you can expect if you were to joinTGS in 2025.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Head Greenkeeperleads the delivery of grounds maintenance, sports field care, andlandscaping projects across the School. Key aspects includecurating turf wickets and high-quality sporting fields; marking andpreparing fields; collaborating with the TGS Sports Department andattending interdepartmental meetings; managing rostering andresource coverage for the cricket season; overseeing equipmenttraining, maintenance, and records in line with the TGS AssetManagement Policy; installing, maintaining, and programmingirrigation; implementing seasonal schedules; supportingsustainability and health, safety and environment requirements. Theposition may require a non-standard roster, including alternatingweekends or on-call duty for home games and large Schoolevents.

Selection Criteria:

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitmentto:

- Experience and Qualifications: Minimum of4 years’ experience as a Head Greenkeeper or similarrole; proven experience curating turf wickets and high-qualitysporting fields; Certificate III or IV in sports turfmanagement, horticulture or related field; Queensland DriverLicence; and current first aid qualifications or willingness toobtain.
- Technical Expertise in Greenkeeping:Demonstrated ability to curate and manage turf wickets andsports fields, including rugby, soccer and athletics surfacesis essential. Proficiency in operating groundskeepingequipment, irrigation systems, and expertise in plant care andpest control. Experience in planning and executing landscapingprojects and managing fertiliser and pest control programs isessential.
- Leadership and Management: Demonstratedability to provide management and direction to a grounds team,including staff rostering and resource coverage for the cricketseason. Proven experience in coordinating with internaldepartments, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-qualityoutcomes. Experience in budget forecasting and managingoperational budgets. The ability to manage equipmentmaintenance schedules and maintain accurate records inaccordance with the TGS Asset Management Policy
- Physical Capabilities: Proven capacity toperform physically demanding tasks in various weatherconditions, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling,lifting, and operating groundskeeping equipment. Ability tocarry out repetitive manual tasks while maintaining attentionto detail and safety standards. Endurance and resilience arekey to ensuring the upkeep of large outdoor areas andresponding promptly to maintenance needs across theSchool’s grounds.
- Health, Safety and EnvironmentAwareness: Demonstrated commitment to workplacehealth and safety, including compliance with regulations,maintaining clean and safe workshop areas, and proactivelyidentifying and addressing hazards. Strong understanding ofsustainability practices in groundskeeping, with the ability tointegrate environmental considerations into dailyoperations.
- Attention to Detail and Problem-SolvingSkills: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolveissues early to maintain high standards across all grounds andfacilities. Shows initiative and ownership of tasks, ensuringsports fields and landscaped areas are well-prepared, safe, andvisually appealing. Strong focus on quality, efficiency, andtimely completion of work.

When responding to the selection criteria, please provide clearand specific examples from your professional experience thatdemonstrate how you meet each requirement. Where relevant, includedetails of your responsibilities, achievements, and the outcomes ofyour work to support your suitability for the role.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachmentbelow.

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted via TGS’s onlineCareers Portal and include:

- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing thevacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- copies of qualifications and certificates relevant to therole; and
- the names and contact details of three confidentialreferees.

Enquiries should be directed to the Director of Facilities, MrBenjie Dickeson on 07 4687 2500 or email b.dickeson@twgs.qld.edu.au .

Applications close on 7 October2025.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative onlyand TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before thisdate is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit yourapplication as soon as possible.

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at thistime.

Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work inAustralia to be considered for this position.

Working with Children

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicantsto share this commitment. All School staff, unless otherwiseeligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Noticeor “Blue Card” issued under the Working withChildren (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 beforecommencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cardsare required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.

About Toowoomba

Toowoomba is one of Australia’s largest inland cities,with a population around 162,000 people. It is a beautifulprovincial city and is known as “The Garden City” ofQueensland. Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hoursby car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and theSunshine Coast. Regional public transport is available withconnections to interstate and international transport networks.This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstateflights. The city has an extensive infrastructure includingthree hospitals, a University, TAFE and many schools.

We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba (www.livetoowoomba.com.au )website to discover what living in Toowoomba has tooffer.

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