Grounds Person, Horticulturalist

Wilderness School

Medindie, Adelaide SA

Gardening and Landscaping (Trades and Services)

Full time

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Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.  Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders.  At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

About The Role

The Grounds Person will work as part of the overall Property and Facilities Team to care for and develop the School’s grounds, lawns and gardens.  You will be responsible for ensuring the grounds are presentable, well serviced and continually maintained to agreed standards, including line marking of the sports grounds throughout the year.  You will also assist, when required, in the set up and pack down of School events.

This is a full-time permanent position, commencing ASAP.

About You

You will hold a Certificate III in Horticulture (Cert IV or above preferred)

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant field (5 years or more preferred), including maintenance of horticultural displays, pest and weed disease control, weed management, plant nutrition and irrigation.

Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.

Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.

An effective communicator with great passion and pride in your work

Flexible, reliable and results driven

Capable of identifying areas for improvement and taking the initiative to make recommendations

Why work for us?

At Wilderness School, we know that people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and inspired. Along with a strong sense of community, we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave to support your family when it matters most, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing, onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body, in-house leadership development to grow your career and an onsite café to connect and unwind.

Join a workplace where professional excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

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For a confidential discussion, contact Olivia Stapleton Pitt, People and Culture Manager on 0883431081