Property (Grounds) Officer 2026

Working closely within a small but busy Property team, this position is fundamental to ensuring the success of the College’s environmental programs, on country and as part of the educational program.

The Position

This position reports to the Property Manager and the Team Leader (Grounds) and will work closely with other members of the small but busy Property team.

This position has the potential to be an apprenticeship or experienced position. We are looking for the right person to join our team.

The position is a full time, permanent position working 38 hours per week and attracts four weeks Annual Leave and four Rostered Days Off per year. 

Responsibilities

As a member of the College staff the Property staff are committed to the aims and philosophy of the College.

The Property team is a small, dynamic group who work collaboratively in a busy environment that is changing as the College goes through a significant growth phase in its operation.

Duty Statement

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Ensure the College grounds are tidy

• Contribute to managing the College waste systems 

• Plant propagation

• Work with the wider Property team on the maintenance of the College buildings and grounds

• Attending to general maintenance and property requests as required by the needs of the College

• Landscaping

• Line marking and field set out

• Undertake daily requirements in the Cornish College Ecocentre

• Work with teaching staff to help support both the EcoKids program and Sustainable Land Management classes

• Animal husbandry

• Regular use of machinery such as tractor, mowers, chain saws, blowers, hedge trimmers and line trimmers, line markers

• Set up of College functions

The Person

The successful candidate will also ideally demonstrate the following attributes:

• An eye for detail

• Able to work in a team and independently

• Initiative and exceptional organisational skills

• Proactive and enthusiastic

• An all-round ability to deal with a variety of tasks

• Enjoys working as part of a small but busy team

• Enjoys working with the whole community, including parents, staff and students

• Demonstrates a courteous manner towards all members of the Cornish College community.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a similar environment, whilst not essential would be an advantage

• Experience in using machinery such as mowers, chain saws, blowers, hedge trimmers and line trimmers

• Knowledge of aquaponics systems, while not essential, is an advantage

• Current Working with Children Check for Employment purposes

• Current Police Check will be required on employment

Summary

This position description should not be seen as limiting and may be altered to meet the needs of the College at any time.

To Apply for this Position

Applications are recommended to review the full To apply for this position, please write a letter to the Principal, Nicola Forrest, outlining your interest in this position and giving us an insight into who you are.

Accompanying your letter should be your resume including contact information for three confidential referees and your personal response to the Position Description (preferably as one combined PDF file).

Advice to Applicants

In your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of expertise. We’d like to get to know you a little through your letter.

Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following:

●      Your experience within a grounds/property environment

●      Any other information demonstrating your suitability to working in this role at Cornish College

To submit your application, please ensure you complete the Application for Employment on our website https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/about-cornish/employment/ by 9.00am on Monday 17 August 2026

For additional information please email:

Willeka Cox
Human Resources Manager
••••@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au

The College is a Child Safe employer and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and all staff are expected to observe the College Code of Conduct.