Gardener / Groundsperson

About the Company:

Welcome to Concordia College, an ELC to Year 12 co-educational school located across 3 campuses in the eastern suburbs of Highgate and the Adelaide foothills of Blackwood.

‘Inspiring and equipping hearts, hands and minds for a world of possibilities'

About the role:

Gardener / Groundsperson
Ongoing full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Commencing as soon as possible

Join our team and help maintain outstanding grounds that our students, staff and community can enjoy every day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Gardener / Groundsperson to join our Property & Facilities team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor environments and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the College grounds, gardens and outdoor sporting facilities to a high standard and will have the flexibility to work across all College campuses as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance of College grounds and oval surfaces.

• Prepare and maintain the main oval to support College activities and sporting events seven days a week.

• Maintain gardens, lawns and landscaped areas across college campuses.

• Operate, maintain and care for horticultural machinery, equipment and tools.

• Perform horticultural maintenance including planting, pruning, irrigation, fertilising, pest and weed control.

• Ensure all grounds are maintained in a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing condition.

• Contribute to the ongoing presentation and improvement of the College's outdoor environments.

• Work collaboratively with the Property & Facilities team to support College operations.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum Certificate III in Horticulture (Certificate IV in Horticulture or equivalent highly regarded).

• A minimum of three years' experience in a relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance role (five or more years preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Maintenance of horticultural displays.

  • Pest, weed and disease identification and control.

  • Plant nutrition and fertiliser programs.

  • Irrigation systems and maintenance.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and positive approach.

• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• A sound understanding and practical application of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.

• A flexible, adaptable and proactive work ethic.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation and safety.

Mandatory Requirements

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check.

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certification.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Variety in your work across multiple College campuses.

• The opportunity to contribute to the presentation of outstanding educational facilities.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• A workplace that values safety, teamwork and excellence.

If you are passionate about horticulture, enjoy working outdoors and take pride in creating exceptional grounds and sporting facilities, we encourage you to apply.

Please visit the College website for more details. 

Applications must be made via the College website.

The Application Guidelines and Role Description for this position can be accessed on the College website, https://www.concordia.sa.edu.au/about/employment

Applications close Monday 17 August 2026 at 9am. Applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply as soon as possible.