Groundsperson
Westminster School
South Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 April 2021
Job overview
Permanent Full-time position – 37.5 hours per week.
About Westminster
Westminster School is a leading coeducational, day and boarding Uniting Church School located in Marion, south-west of the city. We promote being courageous, curious, inclusive, kind, mindful and resilient and aim to instill these values in both our students and our staff.
Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education for students Early Learning to Year 12.
About the role
The Groundsperson plays an important role in the maintenance and up keep of the School‘s extensive grounds and is responsible for providing an attractive and harmonious environment for students, staff and visitors. Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Maintain and develop the School’s sporting ovals, cricket wickets, tennis and netball courts and other property infrastructure
- Mow, line mark and prepare sports grounds for sporting activities
- Apply fertiliser and pest control according to the turf maintenance programs
- Install, maintain and repair irrigation and landscape design and installation as required
- Maintain all specialised turf and associated machinery
- Maintain and develop the School’s gardens and lawns, including top dressing, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, planting, weed control, mowing, edging, hand watering etc
- General responsibilities such as cleaning, rubbish collection, and a range of preventative maintenance as required
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of horticultural, grounds, event and playing/sporting fields’ services
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge and experience in turf management and maintenance of sports grounds, gardens and lawn
- Sound knowledge of the use and maintenance of relevant equipment
- Sound knowledge of irrigation procedures, including installation, operation and maintenance
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Relevant Horticultural/Turf Management or similar qualifications
- Current drivers licence
Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities
- A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- An ability to develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Customer service focussed.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast changing environment, to work productively with limited supervision and work to deadlines.
- Application of initiative and a “can do” attitude.
- A strong commitment to work health and safety and to working in a safe manner.
- Self-motivated with an optimistic approach to work.
A position description is available on our website under Careers - www.westminster.school
For further information about this role please contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Mr Brett Bevan, Grounds Coordinator.
Applications close 16 April 2021.
Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
Attached documents
About Westminster School
- Westminster School
- 1-27 Alison Avenue, Marion
- South Australia
- 5043
- Australia
We offer superb facilities set on 23 spacious hectares, more than 40 subject choices in Year 12, around 200 sporting teams, activity clubs and ensembles, outstanding wellbeing programs and teachers who are leaders in their field. Westminster provides the best resources for an exceptional all-round education, giving boys and girls from Early Learning to Year 12 every opportunity to achieve all-round excellence. Established in 1961, Westminster School is a leading coeducational independent day and Boarding School in Marion, a south-west suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, close to beaches and the city. We are affiliated with the Uniting Church, active members of Round Square and the World Leading Schools Association, both international networks of innovative schools. Westminster has around 1200 students from Early Learning to Year 12 who are given every opportunity to be their best every day.
Principal
Simon Shepherd
Vision and Values
Westminster’s holistic approach to education ensures that the social, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing of each student complements their academic success.
Our Aspiration: Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
Our Mission: To provide an exceptional education for students, Preschool to Year 12.
Our Values: The Christian ethos of our School community is underpinned by our values:
KIND CURIOUS COURAGEOUS INCLUSIVE MINDFUL RESILIENT
Academic Overview
At Westminster, we aspire to provide every student with an exceptional all-round education. We are a leader in education and offer an extensive range of subjects (currently around 40 in Year 12).
The Melbourne Declaration, made by all Australian Education Ministers in 2008, set two goals to be met; the first that Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence; the second that all young Australians become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, active and informed citizens.
Everything we do here at Westminster aligns with these basic principles. Our curriculum gives students every opportunity to achieve their own excellence. We continually revitalise our curriculum across all year levels to ensure it is current and relevant, addresses the capabilities required by ACARA (Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority) and meets the requirements of the SA Certificate of Education (SACE).
As students progress through school, they need greater choice to create their own adventures. Additionally, we need to account for students who perform at different levels by continuing to support and challenge them with tailored learning plans. Academically gifted children deserve to have their needs met as must those who need academic support. Education content and delivery is constantly evolving to ensure that we achieve the best learning outcomes for our students.
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