Grounds and Maintenance Team Member

Grounds and Maintenance Team Member

Arndell Anglican College (see more jobs from this school)

Oakville, NSW

Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 November 2025

Seeking a skilled Grounds and Maintenance Team Member to maintain Arndell’s facilities, gardens, and agricultural spaces. Full-time role starting soon. Apply by 27 Nov 2025.

Arndell Anglican College is a vibrant, P-12 Christ-centred learning community, through which Jesus is made known. The College prides itself on our high-quality pastoral care, academic development, and Christian programs. For our staff this means that we are driven by a passion to know who we are as a community and to do what we do well.

Situated on 30 acres between Rouse Hill and Windsor, Arndell caters for a growing population of almost 1300 students – with over 500 in Junior School (Prep to Year 6) and just under 800 in Secondary School (Years 7 to 12). Students are encouraged to grow in their individual abilities and interests within a learning environment that promotes optimism, respect, and ownership.

The Invitation

Arndell Anglican College invites applications for the position of Grounds and Maintenance Team Member.

Reporting to the Facilities and WHS Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring that the College’s facilities, grounds, buildings, and agricultural spaces are maintained to a high standard, contributing to the academic, pastoral, and spiritual life of the College.

The Grounds and Maintenance Team Member will work as part of a collaborative team to ensure the College’s presentation, safety, and functionality are exemplary and reflective of Arndell’s values. This role also supports College operations and events, contributing to the wider life of the College, which may include occasional attendance at sporting and community events.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake daily maintenance and presentation of College facilities, grounds, gardens, sporting fields, and buildings.
• Perform minor repairs, painting, concreting, and general upkeep across the campus.
• Assist with the setup and pack down of College events, assemblies, and functions.
• Support the Agriculture Faculty through animal care, feeding, and preparation for shows.
• Manage College mini-buses, including cleaning, refuelling, and coordination of repairs and inspections.
• Implement safe work practices and maintain compliance with WHS and Child Safe standards.
• Contribute positively as a collaborative and effective member of the Facilities Team.

A full position description and list of responsibilities is available on the College website.

About You

You are a hands-on, team-oriented professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. You thrive in a busy, collaborative setting and are motivated by service and contribution.

You will bring:

• Experience in building, grounds, and facilities maintenance (school or similar environment preferred)
• Relevant trade qualifications such as Certificate III in Horticulture and/or Certificate III in Animal Care Services (highly regarded)
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work respectfully within a Christian environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and contractors
• A willingness to participate in the wider life of the College, including occasional sporting or community events
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Driver’s licence (LR or MR preferred) and ability to drive manual and automatic vehicles
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Willingness to complete Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, and Chemical Handling training as required
• Reasonable level of physical fitness to perform manual and outdoor duties safely

Our Offer

At Arndell, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative Facilities team that takes pride in contributing to the daily life and success of the College. You will work in a picturesque semi-rural environment, maintaining high-quality learning spaces and grounds that directly support student growth and community connection. You will be able to access ongoing and funded professional development, including attaining teacher accreditation levels and support for further education, plus access a variety of wellbeing programs including an onsite gym.

This is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week), including non-term time. Start and finish times may vary with seasonal and workload requirements.

Applications

Please provide a letter of application outlining your experience as it relates to the position and what you would bring to the role (no more than two pages), along with your CV and the names of at least three referees, one of whom should be your current Church Minister. Mark applications to the Headmaster, Arndell Anglican College and email to employment@arndell.nsw.edu.au.

Applications close: Thursday 27 November, 2025

Access the full position description on our website. For further information please contact the College on 02 4572 3633 or via employment@armdell.nsw.edu.au .

Employment screening of successful applicants will apply including verification of the Working With Children Check and NESA accreditation, which may occur prior to interview. Arndell Anglican College is a child safe organization. All members of staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the College’s Child Safe Program is at the forefront of all they do. Arndell Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and an Anglican Schools Corporation school.

Arndell Anglican College (see more jobs from this school)

Oakville, NSW

http://www.arndell.nsw.edu.au/

Principal: Gareth Leechman

Affiliation: Anglican

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

1248 Students

127 Teaching Staff

37 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Arndell Anglican College, situated near Windsor, provides high quality Christian education catering for a growing population of students from Prep to Year 12. We aim to be the school of choice in the Hawkesbury and Outer Hills areas, serving God, our students, families and staff by providing a high quality and affordable education in a caring Christian learning community. We seek to engage with our families and our community in a meaningful and complementary fashion. We celebrate life, enjoyment, individuality, achievement and balance. The College prides itself on our high quality pastoral care, academic development and programs and for our staff this means that we are driven by a passion to know who we are as a community and to do what we do well. At Arndell, we have built a community where every child matters.