Grounds & Turf Wicket Officer - Bulleen at Carey

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Turf Management, Horticulture, Wicket Maintenance, Sports Field Nutrition, Plant and Equipment Operation, Grounds Maintenance, Garden Maintenance, Physical Stamina

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

The Grounds & Turf Wicket Officer is responsible for safely and effectively delivering both planned and responsive maintenance across turf wickets, grounds, gardens, play areas, car parks, and other outdoor spaces across Carey Baptist Grammar School campuses. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor – Bulleen, this role suits someone who enjoys hands-on, outdoor work and thrives in a collaborative team environment. While primarily based at the Bulleen campus, the role will also provide support across other campuses as required. This is a permanent, full-time position. Learn more about our community: Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni. With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators. * Kew Learning Campus – ELC – Year 12 * Dovale Learning Campus – ELC – Year 6 * Bulleen Sports Complex * Outdoor Education Site - Banksia Peninsula * Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported. The role: * Assist in the preparation and maintenance of high-quality turf wickets and grounds * Maintain grassed areas, gardens, and playground spaces (including soft fall surfaces) * Support the setup of school sporting activities and events * Assist with machinery, building, and general maintenance tasks * Collaborate with staff and external stakeholders, undertaking other duties as required What do I need to succeed? * Qualification (or working towards a qualification) in Turf Management, Horticulture or equivalent relevant experience * Previous experience in the practices and processes involved in annual planning and delivery of turf wicket and sports field cultural/nutrition programs * Grounds and turf wicket maintenance experience within major facilities is highly desirable * Experience in the safe operation of plant and equipment required to undertake all maintenance tasks * Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and the sun * Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, bend, squat, kneel, and stand for extended periods A valid Employee Working With Children Check is a requirement of employment in this position. Our commitment to Child Safety: Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times. You can read more about Carey’s Child Safety policies here [https://www.carey.com.au/about-carey/policies]. How do I apply? Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter by 5:00pm 08 June 2026. To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here [https://careylink.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HCM-PositionDescriptions/IQBL2XiSimuFSKsRUJHs1fOsAT7R5kqx-fSBSNSSewrcJyM]. Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time. Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance of turf wickets, grounds, gardens, and outdoor spaces across school campuses. This includes preparing high-quality sports surfaces and supporting the setup of school sporting events.