Grounds Person Full Time for Schools in Northern and Western Brisbane

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia MACRO Recruitment Full time $58,000 - $68,000 per year

For Grounds Person or Groundskeeper to maintain landscaping and grounds standards for prominent schools in Brisbane northern and western suburbs. A permanent full-time role, Monday to Friday with a rotating Saturday roster within an established educational institution.

  • Requires: demonstrated skills in grounds maintenance, irrigation, equipment operation, and workplace health and safety compliance.
  • Salary guide: $58,000 - $68,000 per annum.
  • Location: Brisbane northern and western suburbs.

Your normal day will involve:

  • Maintaining lawns, garden beds, pathways, and minor irrigation projects across one or two school campuses.
  • Garden bed development, including planting, mulching, and soil conditioning.
  • Operating and maintaining grounds tools and machinery safely and effectively.
  • Assisting minor maintenance tasks and supporting setup/pack-up for school functions and events.
  • Participating in a rotating facilities roster, including occasional weekend and after-hours work.
  • Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety policies and student protection standards.

The Grounds Person will enjoy autonomy and variety across two campuses approximately 20-25 minutes apart, combining technical tasks such as irrigation management with collaborative teamwork. There's opportunity to engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to maintaining an attractive, safe learning environment for students and staff.

Your next employer is an educational organisation renowned for fostering a collaborative and caring culture that values staff input. Benefits include competitive salary, extra employer superannuation contributions on voluntary payments, income protection insurance after 12 months, professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, onsite café, school fee discounts for staff children, and regular first aid and CPR training.

You will need:

  • Proven grounds maintenance and horticultural skills, including irrigation and machinery operation.
  • Strong understanding of workplace health and safety standards.
  • Ability to work flexibly across two locations and participate in weekend rosters.
  • Australian Citizenship (minimum visa requirement).

Job benefits include:

  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Professional development and ongoing training.
  • Competitive remuneration package plus additional super benefits.
  • Employee assistance program and health/safety training.
  • School fee discounts and onsite café facilities.

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