Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance Officer

3 weeks ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd. Full time

Salesian College is a dynamic Catholic school community committed to excellence in education and the wellbeing of young people. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities Team.

This role is central to ensuring our two campuses provide a safe, attractive, and functional environment that supports student learning and community life. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will help maintain and develop our grounds, gardens, playing fields, and outdoor spaces to the highest standard.

About the Role

- Maintain gardens, lawns, and playing surfaces across both campuses.
- Assist with set-up and pack-down for college events and assemblies.
- Support the Arboriculture Management Plan, including care of trees, turf, and landscaped areas.
- Operate, maintain, and repair grounds machinery and irrigation systems.
- Contribute to new landscaping projects and the upkeep of existing gardens.
- Ensure safe, professional, and efficient delivery of all grounds and facilities tasks.

Who We are Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates at different stages in their career:

- Experienced Candidates – Diploma (or equivalent) in Horticulture and/or significant turf/grounds experience, with skills in chemical use, turf management, horticultural practices, and safe machinery operation.
- Early-Career/Trainee Candidates – A strong interest in horticulture/grounds maintenance, willingness to learn, and commitment to obtaining relevant qualifications and licenses.

Why Join Salesian College?

- Be part of a supportive Facilities Team.
- Work across two vibrant campuses.
- Opportunity for professional development and training.
- Play an important role in shaping the environment where students learn and thrive.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

- A covering letter (not exceeding one page) addressing the key selection criteria, explaining your interest in the position and highlighting your relevant experience and skills.
- The names and contact details of three relevant referees including the most recent employer.

For detailed information about the position, please refer to the position description available upon request.

In applying for a position with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), you will be asked to provide certain personal information to enable your application to be considered. Any personal information that is provided to MACS in relation to an application for employment will be handled in accordance with MACS’s obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). To find out more about how MACS handles personal information, you are encouraged to read the MACS Privacy Policy.

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