Grounds Person

Courage Starts Here.

At Penrhos, we believe that every detail matters and our beautiful campus is part of the learning adventure. We are seeking a flexible and team-oriented Grounds Person to join our dedicated team as soon as possible. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed-term leave cover role, Monday to Friday, 6:20 am to 3:00 pm.

Your Role in Creating an Inspiring Environment:

EMBRACE – Work collaboratively to maintain safe, vibrant grounds for students and staff.

CREATE – Care for gardens, turf, and trees through mowing, pruning, planting, and weed control.

SOAR – Assist with sporting event setups, including line marking, and support campus operations.

BLAZE – Operate and maintain reticulation systems and equipment with precision.

IMPACT – Contribute to the College's welcoming environment by ensuring grounds are immaculate and functional.

What You Bring:

• Prior experience in a similar role
• Current WA Class C Driver's Licence
• MR or HR licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Chemical Application Licence desirable (training provided if needed)
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
• Commitment to Penrhos values: Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth, and Synergy

Why Join Penrhos?

• Supportive team environment and training provided
• Competitive salary and generous leave provisions
• Free onsite parking and staff wellness initiatives

For more information, please refer to the position statement on the College's Careers Page.

Applications close: 8 am, Monday 1 December 2025

Interviews may commence prior.

Apply via Seek or email:

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student' best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

No agency calls please.  Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.

Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.