Grounds and Farmhand Assistant

1 week ago

Blue Mountains Municipality, Australia Orange Anglican Grammar School Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Groundskeeper & Farmhand

Orange Anglican Grammar School is a leading Prep-12 independent and coeducational school  located on a single 10-hectare campus. Our school offers a spacious environment where students can grow and flourish.  We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where diversity is celebrated. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we strive to support staff to achieve their very best.

We are seeking a Groundskeeper and Farmhand to join our Facilities and Grounds team to actively contribute to the overall presentation of our School Grounds.

About the Role:

This role is pivotal in ensuring that our outdoor spaces and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards, reflecting the excellence we strive for in education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and enhance the school's gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas, including mowing, pruning, and planting.
  • Conduct routine inspections and perform general maintenance tasks across school facilities.
  • Ensure all equipment and tools are serviced and stored appropriately.
  • Collaborate with the Facilities Manager to plan and execute maintenance schedules.
  • Support the setup and pack-down of school events and activities.
  • Adhere to all Work Health and Safety (WHS) protocols to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
  • Feeding, watering and monitoring animal health
  • Mustering, handling, and moving stock safely
  • Assisting with animal husbandry tasks (drenching, vaccinating, marking, etc.).

Our ideal Candidate will have:

  • Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or general maintenance, preferably within an educational setting.
  • Sound understanding of grounds maintenance, irrigation, pest control, and lawn/sports field care
  • Ability to operate, maintain and store a range of tools and machinery safely (e.g. ride-on mowers, line trimmers, blowers, pressure washers)
  • Competency in safe driving practices and license to drive a bus (desirable but not essential)

Why work with us?

  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Your work will directly enhance student experience, wellbeing, and pride in their surroundings
  • Fitness passport available through The Anglican Schools Corporation

How to Apply:

Please email a covering letter and CV addressed to the Business Manager, Cate Lawrence.

Outlining your recent experience, your WWCC number, DOB and the names of at least three referees, including the Minister of the Church you currently attend (if applicable).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior the closing date 19 Aug 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

OAGS is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including. NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), references, and background checks.

For a more detailed position description - please visit our website.

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