The Friends' School, Hobart, Tasmania · 13 hours ago
Grounds Team Leader
Hobart, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education. They are seeking an experienced and proactive Grounds Team Leader to oversee the maintenance of the School’s grounds, ensuring safety and vibrancy while promoting best practices in horticulture and sustainability.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and supervise the grounds team and horticulture trainees across all School properties
Plan and manage daily workloads, maintenance schedules, and landscape projects in line with the School’s service levels
Promote and ensure a child-safe environment through compliance with mandatory reporting and safeguarding policies
Maintain lawns, gardens, and trees to a high standard, ensuring safe and accessible outdoor areas for students and staff
Oversee and monitor grounds contractors, ensuring adherence to site safety, quality, and completion standards
Undertake irrigation system design, installation, and maintenance
Ensure all work is carried out safely, including completion of Take 5s and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
Support the Facilities & Services team with events, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage grounds consumables, supplies, and procurement within delegated authority
Foster a positive and collaborative team culture within the Facilities & Services team
Qualification
Required
Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent qualification/experience)
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance role
Proven leadership experience supervising staff and contractors
Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively
Sound knowledge of safe chemical handling, lawn care, and irrigation systems
Competent computer and communication skills, including use of email and job ticketing systems
Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration (employment) and a recent National Police Check (less than 6 months old)
Current Light Rigid driver's licence (or willingness to obtain)
Commitment to the School's Purpose & Concerns and Quaker values
Benefits
Free Employee Assistance Program
Annual flu vaccinations
Wellbeing initiatives
No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply)
Salaries are exclusive of super
Staff discounts on school fees
Paid parental leave
Priority childcare access
Induction programs
Social events
Opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation
Company
The Friends' School, Hobart, Tasmania
The Friends' School is a pre-K to 12 co-educational day and boarding school in Hobart, Australia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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