Groundsperson

Role Overview

Haileybury invites applications for a motivated and practical Groundsperson to join their Facilities team on a full-time, ongoing basis (1.0 FTE), starting promptly. This role involves a varied weekly roster—Tuesday to Saturday during school terms, transitioning to Monday to Friday during school holidays—at a dynamic school campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining high-quality turf, lawns, and sports facilities.
• Prepare and upkeep sports fields and turf cricket wickets supporting Haileybury's sports programs.
• Support the maintenance of plants, grounds equipment, and machinery essential for grounds upkeep.
• Help with maintenance and operation of irrigation and reticulation infrastructure.
• Provide logistical and portering assistance during events and functions as necessary.
• Deliver work that meets Haileybury's high standards and timelines consistently.
• Keep accurate records and complete assigned tasks within set deadlines.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols fostering a healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible workplace environment.
• Ensure no deliberate or careless interference with environmental health and safety provisions or welfare equipment.

Candidate Profile

• Familiarity with appropriate conduct when interacting with children.
• Knowledge of cultivated plants and their care requirements.
• Hands-on experience preparing sports fields and turf cricket pitches to a professional standard.
• Proficiency in turf management, operating equipment and machinery, managing irrigation systems, and handling chemicals safely.
• Experience in applying horticultural sprays and fertilizers.
• Capability to perform manual handling, maintenance activities, and operate hand tools.
• Good physical fitness to manage repetitive and physically demanding tasks.
• Possession of a current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office suite, and workplace management software competency.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration with scope for career progression.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Excellent on-site facilities and attractive working environment.
• Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and extra personal leave entitlements.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.
• Financial advantages through discount partnerships and salary packaging schemes.

Additional Information

Applications are due by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, and interviews may occur before this deadline. Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia and either hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Check and Employee Working With Children Check prior to starting.

Haileybury is dedicated to protecting children, fostering a culturally safe and supportive work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diverse candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Compliance with the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy is mandatory.