Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a high quality, independent, Anglican, Co-educational P-12 school serving the southern Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and northern New South Wales regions. Located in the Tweed Heads district, ours is the most northern independent school in NSW. We have a close connection with the land, and yet are within easy reach of the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
As an Anglican Grammar School, our values of Compassion, Wisdom and Respect are at the heart of our school and form the foundations of our teaching and learning supported by our cultural values of Standards,Collaboration and Leadership.
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a Child Safe organisation. The School actively promotes the protection, safety and wellbeing of all students, and requires all staff to be suitable and committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards. All staff employed by Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School are expected to undertake Child Protection training and hold a current NSW Working With Children Check clearance. Please see Working with Children Check (WWCC) for more information.
Benefits of Working at Lindisfarne
Discount for school tuition fees (dependent on enrolment availability)
Out of School Care Facilities
Salary Packaging
Staff Social Events / Social Club
Free access to School gym
Annual Flu Vaccination
StaffEd Professional Learning Program
Emerging Leaders Program
First Aid Certification
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free and confidential counselling
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Grounds and Maintenance Worker to join our Facilities team. This is a casual position initially, with the potential for ongoing employment for the right candidate. This role offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and values being part of a supportive team. You'll play a key role in ensuring our school facilities are safe and attractive, with a wide variety of tasks to keep your workday interesting. The casual salary rate is $39.54 per hour.
Duties and Requirements
Maintain and enhance our beautiful school grounds, including:
Mowing over 30 acres using commercial-grade equipment
Brush cutting, edging, and weeding
Trimming trees, shrubs, and hedges with equipment like chainsaws and pole pruners
Performing landscaping tasks, such as spreading mulch and rock
General maintenance and labouring :
Moving furniture and setting up/breaking down events
Rubbish collection and waste management
Minor repairs and maintenance
Maintaining job-related tools and equipment
Desired Skills and Experience
Current driver's licence
Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual handling tasks
Experience with zero turn lawn mowers highly regarded
Ability to work independently and proactively in a busy environment
An understanding of and commitment to the Anglican Christian ethos of the School