Gardener/Groundsperson

Help Create Inspiring Spaces Where Students Flourish!

Work Hours are 6:30AM to 3:36PM Monday to Friday (with an RDO every 5 weeks)

This position will be based at our White Rock Campus with some travel to Kewarra Beach Campus required.

Why This Role Matters

At TAS, we believe education is transformational. Every role in our school contributes to shaping confident, capable, curious and values-drive young people.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our school community renowned for academic excellence, innovation and genuine care for students and staff.

About TAS

Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in FNQ, with a reputation for academic excellence, community spirit, outstanding pastoral care and award winning outdoor education programs. A role at TAS helps support our students to achieve their full potential academically, socially and personally.

With two amazing campuses in White Rock (Pre- Kindy to Grade 12) and Kewarra (ELC-6), TAS sports a combination of rich natural beauty, expansive open spaces, a state-of-the-art STEM centre and Olympic size aquatic centre.

We enjoy working in a caring and connected community where we draw on our values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and curiosity to create an environment where staff and students can flourish.

About the role

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Creating vibrant outdoor spaces that promote a sense of calm, inspiration and community pride
• Maintaining the upkeep and improvement of school’s grounds, gardens and lawns, contributing to a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for students and staff
• Contributing to ongoing grounds enhancements and the preparation and care of sporting facilities

You’ll work with a fun and collaborative team that values initiative, attention to detail, and a great sense of humour and learn a lot from your teammates in the process.

About you

To be successful in this role you are:

• A skilled, experienced and enthusiastic gardener
• Experienced in working in the outdoor environment
• Knowledgeable and experienced in horticulture, pest management and plant care (or strong interest to learn)
• Skilled in using horticultural machinery, hand and power tools
• The sort of team player who will put their hand up to contribute, regardless of the task to be done
• A strong communicator and collaborative team member

You will also bring:

• CERT III qualification in Horticulture preferred
• Blue Card or Suitability
• HLTAID012 Certificate – Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
• HLTAID009 Certificate – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

How to Apply

We will process applications as they come through, so apply today by clicking the APPLY NOW button and upload in Microsoft Word or PDF format:

• Your current résumé.
• A cover letter advising us how you meet the responsibilities of this position.

If you are seeking a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference, we invite you to apply and become part of the TAS community. We’d love to hear from you!

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.