At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces for children across our campuses.
- Company: Join The Grove Academy, where outdoor beauty meets early learning.
- Benefits: Enjoy a $1,000 referral bonus, 50% off childcare, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Celebrate milestones and enjoy a vibrant workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while having fun in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in landscaping, physical stamina, and a valid driver's license required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
Join Our Team as a Landscaping & Garden Maintenance Professional across our Grove Campuses in Sydney, Illawarra & Newcastle.
About the Organisation
At The Grove Academy, we believe beautiful outdoor spaces are just as important as inspiring indoor environments. With 15 campuses across NSW, we’re known for our nurturing approach to early learning—and our lush gardens and safe play spaces are a huge part of that! Our team is passionate, supportive, and driven to create safe and vibrant environments where children (and plants!) thrive.
Our Grove Values
- Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do.
- Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team.
- Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other’s wins.
- Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day.
- Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth.
- Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one.
Benefits
We value our team and offer amazing incentives, including:
- $1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus to help grow our Grove family.
- 50% off childcare fees for your little ones.
- Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care.
- Career growth opportunities with our ongoing company expansion.
- A supportive team culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards.
About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and reliable Landscaping & Garden Maintenance person to take care of our beautiful outdoor environments across all 15 Grove campuses. You’ll be responsible for maintaining safe, child-friendly, and inviting spaces that support play, learning, and exploration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Regular lawn mowing, edging, and general garden care.
- Pruning trees and shrubs to maintain safe outdoor areas.
- Maintaining child-safe garden beds and refreshing them seasonally.
- Checking and maintaining synthetic grass, dirt, and mulch in playground areas.
- Clearing pathways and emergency exits from overgrown vegetation.
- Removing debris and ensuring our play spaces are always clean and safe.
- Monitoring irrigation systems and making minor adjustments or repairs.
- Coordinating with Centre Directors to schedule work with minimal disruption.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Experience in landscape maintenance and garden care.
- Physical stamina and willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
- A valid driver’s license and access to transport for travel between centres.
- Knowledge of child-safe plants and landscaping practices.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying outdoor hazards.
- Excellent time management and the ability to work independently.
- Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and their maintenance.
- Flexibility to respond to urgent garden or safety needs across campuses.
Join us in making a difference in children’s lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you’ll love!
Landscaping and Garden Maintenance in Sydney employer: The Grove Academy
At The Grove Academy, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and supportive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both our educators and the children in our care. With a strong commitment to professional growth, we offer numerous opportunities for career advancement, alongside generous benefits such as childcare fee discounts and wellness days. Join us in Bexley, where your passion for early childhood education will be celebrated and your contributions will make a meaningful impact every day.
