Status:  Permanent Full TimePosition Location: Valley and Forde CampusesLine Management:  This position is responsible in the first instance to the Compliance & Asset Manager, the Chief Operating Officer and ultimately the Principal.Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde. The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.TERMSThis position will be paid at the Grounds and Horticultural Employee Level 6 plus a 9% additional loading.  In addition, this position attracts a work vehicle, laptop, iPad and mobile phone.This position requires participation in a paid roster system to ensure presence on campus over weekends to assist with sport and whole school events. Additionally, this role, alongside the Facilities Supervisor, Cleaning Supervisor, and Compliance and Asset Manager, will be responsible for after-hours 'on-call' duties for at least one week each month. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and completion of grounds and related tasks specifically:-Supervising and delegate tasks to grounds staff and work collaboratively with Facilities and Cleaning SupervisorsEffectively maintain sporting grounds, garden beds, lawns and all outdoor areasProvide advice and undertake horticultural work and landscaping projects as directed by Chief Operating OfficerWork in collaboration with events and co-curricular teams to ensure appropriate marking and preparation for school events is completed in a timely mannerRespond to helpdesk ticketsReport and/or correct any safety issuesOperate equipment and machinery as requiredTrain and support team members including mentoring for apprenticesConduct staff appraisals for grounds teamOther duties as requiredSelection CriteriaGood communication skillsStrong focus on safetyAbility to meet the physical requirements of this positionCurrent Working with Vulnerable People cardRequired CertificationsDiploma in Horticulture or Turf managementSnake HandlingChemical Handling AccreditationsQualifications or training in WHSSalary, Terms and ConditionsThe successful applicant will be employed under the Independent School ACT (Support and Operational Staff) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2021. Applicants should provide the following documents:-Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length)Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages)Working with Vulnerable People checkDetails of three referees AUD Gungahlin 2912

Grounds Supervisor

Status:  Permanent Full Time

Position Location: Valley and Forde Campuses

Line Management:  This position is responsible in the first instance to the Compliance & Asset Manager, the Chief Operating Officer and ultimately the Principal.

Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.

The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.

TERMS

This position will be paid at the Grounds and Horticultural Employee Level 6 plus a 9% additional loading.  In addition, this position attracts a work vehicle, laptop, iPad and mobile phone.

This position requires participation in a paid roster system to ensure presence on campus over weekends to assist with sport and whole school events. Additionally, this role, alongside the Facilities Supervisor, Cleaning Supervisor, and Compliance and Asset Manager, will be responsible for after-hours 'on-call' duties for at least one week each month.

 Duties and Responsibilities

The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and completion of grounds and related tasks specifically:-

  • Supervising and delegate tasks to grounds staff and work collaboratively with Facilities and Cleaning Supervisors
  • Effectively maintain sporting grounds, garden beds, lawns and all outdoor areas
  • Provide advice and undertake horticultural work and landscaping projects as directed by Chief Operating Officer
  • Work in collaboration with events and co-curricular teams to ensure appropriate marking and preparation for school events is completed in a timely manner
  • Respond to helpdesk tickets
  • Report and/or correct any safety issues
  • Operate equipment and machinery as required
  • Train and support team members including mentoring for apprentices
  • Conduct staff appraisals for grounds team
  • Other duties as required

Selection Criteria

  • Good communication skills
  • Strong focus on safety
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of this position
  • Current Working with Vulnerable People card

Required Certifications

  • Diploma in Horticulture or Turf management
  • Snake Handling
  • Chemical Handling Accreditations
  • Qualifications or training in WHS

Salary, Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent School ACT (Support and Operational Staff) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2021.

Applicants should provide the following documents:-

Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length)

  • Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages)
  • Working with Vulnerable People check
  • Details of three referees

  • Posted Date 22 Nov 2024
  • Location Gungahlin
    ACT / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided