grounds and maintenance team member

WHY WORK AT MPAC?

Marsden Park Anglican College is a vibrant, Christ-centred learning community in an exciting phase of growth. As we expand toward becoming a Prep to Year 12 College by 2029, we are actively seeking passionate, skilled, and purpose-driven staff to join our growing team. If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape a flourishing school, we invite you to apply.

At Marsden Park Anglican College, our staff are more than employees, they are partners in building something meaningful. Having recently been named a 5-Star Employer of Choice 2025 by The Educator, this award is a testament to the fact we are intentional around creating a culture of wellbeing and positivity, where the strengths of every individual are celebrated. Who you are is more important than what you do, and all staff work hard to create a workplace that people love to come to every day.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT MPAC

• A Strengths-Based Culture: We endeavour to assist teachers to discover and use their individual strengths.

• A Joyful, Collaborative Team: A collaborative, supportive and encouraging staff that partner together towards a shared purpose.

• Ongoing Professional Growth: We invest in staff development through mentoring, learning opportunities, and clear leadership pathways.

• A Christ-Centred Foundation: Our mission is anchored in the life and teachings of Jesus. Our Christian faith informs how we teach, lead, and care for one another.

THE POSITION

The Grounds and Maintenance Team Member reports to the Facilities Manager and has a key role in ensuring the assigned duties are executed to a high standard so as to add value to the academic, pastoral and spiritual life of the College. The Grounds and Maintenance Team Member will be required to participate in the wider life of the College, which may include attending sporting and other events.

The Grounds and Maintenance Team undertake the upkeep of College facilities, buildings, grounds, sporting fields and buses. The successful applicant will be passionate about providing promoting and maintaining a positive first impression of the College to the community and public, is able to operate with collaboration, cooperation, teamwork and professionalism, has prior experience in similar roles, strong organisational skills and be used to working to specific deadlines.

The Grounds and Maintenance Team Member delivers a broad range of services to support the College.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Open the College each morning, disarm buildings and unlock relevant areas

• Present the school well, blowing down pathways regularly and cleaning up after any incidents

• Monitor College facilities, advising the Facilities Manager of any issues

• Empty external and recycling bins, replacing and cleaning as required

• Execute preventative maintenance schedules and, where required, liaise with contractors

• Keep maintenance equipment in good repair

• Address assigned hazards or other reported maintenance and safety concerns

• Set up and pack down from events (chairs, tables, relocatable stage, bunting, cones, BBQs...) as required

• Mark lines on sports ovals

• Maintenance equipment repair / good order

• Ensure hazardous substances are stored correctly and usage record kept

• Maintain accessibility equipment and markings (e.g. tactiles / visual definitions, lifts etc.).

• Collect mail from the post office and manage deliveries to the College

• Manage any animals who appear on site

• Support other members of the Grounds and Maintenance Team with duties as required

• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Facilities Manager, Business Manager or the Principal

FACILITIES/BUILDINGS

• Keep the school well maintained by undertaking small painting projects, minor fencing and surface repairs

• Clean cobwebs and replace vermin management (in accordance with WHS requirements)

• Maintain outdoor seating and bag hooks

• Sustain external surfaces, including high pressure cleaning, repairs (minor)

• Make minor building, electrical or plumbing repairs (when a qualified tradesperson is not required)

• Install items as required (pinboards / whiteboards / dispensers)

• Relocate furniture for events or to accommodate change (repairing or disposing as required)

• Oversee annual electrical testing and tagging

GROUNDS

• Maintain lawns and ovals (mowing, whipper snipping, irrigating, fertilizing, weeding)

• Maintain gardens including trees, shrubs and hedges (trimming, hedging, irrigating, fertilizing, weeding)

• Maintain the irrigation system (including installation and repairs)

• Manage weed control site wide

• Maintain stores (fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, tools) in accordance with WHS requirements

BUSES

• Manage College mini-buses (refueling, cleaning, organising repairs and registration inspections

• Drive College mini buses, as required

It should be noted that, while detailed, this role description is not exhaustive and the Facilities Manager may, at their discretion, vary these responsibilities as required by the College.

THE CANDIDATE

A suitable candidate for this position will have a genuine love of people, warmth and engagement, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents, offering excellent customer service to our community. Inherent in this position is the ability to undertake physical work including lifting heavy goods, handling organic and chemical pesticides and sprays, maintaining machinery and equipment, working at heights and in confined spaces. A reasonable level of fitness is required.

The Grounds and Maintenance Team Member will demonstrate an active Christian faith and involvement in their local church, supporting the Christian ethos of the College. The Team Member will report directly to the Facilities Manager and will be responsible for supporting them in their work, as well as providing support for other areas of the College where appropriate.

ESSENTIAL:

• Current Working with Children Check Number for paid work, or willingness to obtain

• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain

• Working at Heights certificate, or willingness to obtain

• Confined Spaces certificate, or willingness to obtain

• Chemical Certificate, or willingness to obtain.

• LR/MR driver's license with the ability to drive manual and automatic, or willingness to obtain

DESIRABLE:

• Trade qualifications.

• Cert III in Horticulture.

• Experience in building and ground maintenance, preferably in a school environment

• Experience working in an education environment or a not-for-profit environment

EXPECTATIONS

• Have a personal Christian faith and commitment to servant-leadership

• Support the mission and vision of the Anglican Schools Corporation and Marsden Park Anglican College

• Be loyal to the Principal and the College, demonstrating professional and personal integrity

• Be approachable, flexible, good humoured and willing to provide assistance

• Ability to work independently or in a team, with capacity to problem solve, show initiative and follow direction

• Be technologically literate, with the ability to adapt to different technologies and seek help where required

• Be proactive and innovative and open to change, committed to personal and professional development

CHILD SAFETY

Marsden Park Anglican College is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child protection legislation and ensure that the College's Child Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times.

Education has an important role in supporting children and young people and identifying where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare, or well-being at risk. All College staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles, and to provide support to children and young people.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Marsden Park Anglican College reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A completed Application for Employment form accessed from

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• A cover letter addressing Key Responsibilities, Candidate Profile and Expectations (no more than two pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae (no more than five pages)

• Three Referees, one of whom should be your Church Minister or Pastor

• Copies of qualifications, as relevant

• '100 Point' proof of identity (Driver's Licence, Medicare card, birth certificate, passport)

• Current Working with Children Check Number for paid work

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darren Cox, Principal and submitted as one PDF file saved as applicant's full name by email to

Applications close Friday 5 December at 4:00pm. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP as roles may be interviewed and filled prior to this date.

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution to a Christ-centred learning community, we would love to hear from you.

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