Groundsperson

Barker College is currently seeking a Groundsperson based at our Hornsby campus.

This will be a fulltime role commencing as soon as possible.

• Maintain and enhance sportsfield turf, gardens, and landscaped areas to a high standard.
• Operate and maintain a range of ride-on mowers, tractors, and horticultural equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor irrigation systems and perform minor repairs as required.
• Assist with preparing sportsfields for school events, including line marking and set-up.
• Work collaboratively within the Grounds Team, supporting a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to workplace safety and compliance with relevant policies.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and contractors when required.
• Prior experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture is highly regarded.

Flexibility to work occasional weekends or after hours for special events.

A full Position Description for this role is attached HERE.

With more than 350 teaching staff and 200 support staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.

ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE

Barker is a leading independent coeducational school at the forefront of educational thought, visionary leadership and excellence. An Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890 Barker is situated in Hornsby on the leafy Upper North Shore of Sydney.

Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.  We also have five satellite campuses:

• An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW
• An Indigenous Darkinjung Barker Campus in Yarramalong, NSW (established 2016)
• An Indigenous Ngarralingayil Barker Campus in Wollembi, NSW (established 2020)
• An Indigenous Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021)
• A Special Assistance Marri Mittagar Humanitarian campus in Hornsby, NSW (established 2024).

Please view our Careers video from the Head of Barker College and Deputy Head (People & Culture) below.

Further information about Barker College can be found on our website

WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE

At Barker, we aim to be an engaging place of work where all staff are valued and nurtured through a dynamic professional learning community. We encourage and support all our teaching and support staff to be lifelong learners, to be inspired and be supported to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research and self-reflection. Quality teaching and learning drives the pursuit of supporting the School's strategic vision of being a leading educational institution that inspires global hope. Staff are highly aligned to the School values of Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect and take pride in making a positive contribution to student life within and beyond the classroom.

We provide a range of benefits to support the ongoing wellbeing of all our staff and these benefits are outlined here.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly via SEEK and provide:

• Current Resume/CV
• Brief Covering Letter which addresses the reason for your interest and how your skills and experience suit the role.

Applications close:  Monday 17 November 2025 at 10.00am

CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School.
• Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School's Christian values.
• Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.  A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.
• Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.
• Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out.