Immediate Start: Groundsman

21 hours ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia NSW Government Full time

Job Description - Groundsman - Full Time - Temporary - Hurlstone Agricultural High School

Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The annual rate for this position is $67,341.00 per annum. The total salary package will also include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name: Hurlstone Agricultural High School

Staffing Area: Liverpool

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone number: 0419 272 607

Closing Date

17-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools.

About the Role

You will work mostly independently within a broader team environment. You will need to have strong planning, prioritisation, communication skills and experience with lawn & gardening equipment to work effectively, and perform a range of tasks relating to the routine care of the school grounds, gardens, grassed areas and sport fields, along with the maintenance of departmental equipment.

You will identify and report maintenance and safety issues, and undertake other related duties, within the skills and competencies of the position as directed by the Principal or Business Services Manager.

Essential requirements

- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management, Horticulture or similar and/or relevant experience maintaining grounds and playing fields;
- Previous experience operating mowers, tools and equipment associated with the maintenance of grounds and watering system.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role.

Targeted Questions

1. Provide an example of an outdoor area you have been responsible to maintain, and how you prioritised tasks to ensure you completed the objectives as a groundsman in a timely manner. (max 300 words)
2. Provide an example of your experience & Skills in the operations of various lawn management equipment, and how you may work independently and/or collaboratively to achieve common work goals in a timely and efficient manner (max 300 words)

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

The NSW Department of Education is committed to a workplace culture that values and supports diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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