Groundsperson/maintenance

**About Us**

Luther College is a faith-based coeducational secondary school located in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon Hills, just minutes from the picturesque Yarra Valley. Set on 30 acres, our lush, beautiful grounds together with an extensive range of modern facilities offers students the ideal place to learn, grow and achieve their personal best.

Driving innovative, contemporary teaching and learning, our college is committed to providing rich, personalised learning experiences that encourage student agency and develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes young people need to contribute confidently to community.

Luther College is proud to offer a values-based, Lutheran educational service that promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.

**An Opportunity**

Luther College seeks to appoint an experienced Groundsperson who will play a critical role in providing assistance with the maintenance of college grounds, property and building preservation. This is an ongoing, full-time position working 48 weeks per year, commencing as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team and environment in a role that provides scope for growth and professional development.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.15pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.45pm.

**About You**

You are an experienced Groundsperson who is looking for the next step in your developing career. A team player with an enthusiastic attitude and a flexible working approach, you will need to have a passion to learn and expand your skills every day. You are also adept at working to deadlines whilst managing competing demands. You are aware of your impact on all community members and intuitively adjust your style to meet cultural and stakeholder needs.

You will have a keen eye for the finer details, and a desire to learn through hands on experience in the role. Experience working in an educational setting is highly desirable, but not essential.

**Benefits You Can Expect**

Our people are the backbone of our enviable community and culture, and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make. Examples include:

- 4 weeks annual leave
- An additional 5 days of gifted leave per year in addition to 4 weeks annual leave
- Eligibility to receive gifted leave in recognition of performance
- 15 days personal carer’s leave per year
- Access to 14 weeks paid parental leave (some conditions apply)
- Fee relief for student tuition fees (some conditions apply)
- Approximately 5 days paid professional development per year
- Genuine opportunities for growth and development through mentoring and professional development
- Coffee lover? Enjoy coffee prepared onsite by our friendly Baristas at heavily subsidised prices

**The Application Process**
- A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (please refer to the Position Description)
- Resume
- References
- Evidence of a current employer Working with Children Check (WWCC), which will need to be transferred to Luther College if successfully appointed
- Evidence of a current, satisfactory national police check (within 12 months of issue)
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia (copy of your passport or birth certificate)

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team on 9724 2006.

Applicants must be willing to support the college’s approach to excellence in Christian co-education.

**Our Commitment to Child Safety**

Luther College requires all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and comply with the college’s Child Protection Program as a prerequisite condition of employment.