Turf Groundsperson

Immediate start available
Full time ongoing position, Monday - Friday
Based at Keilor East campus/Keilor Park Sportsgrounds

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Turf Groundperson to join our Facilities Team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our sports fields and turf areas, ensuring our students have access to safe, high-quality playing surfaces. Responsibilities will include mowing, fertilising, irrigating, aerating, and managing pests and diseases, as well as assisting with the ongoing presentation and upkeep of the School's grounds. The role also requires strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations when operating equipment and handling chemicals, together with maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities.

This is a full-time ongoing position with an opportunity for an immediate start and will be based across our Keilor East Campus and Keilor Park Sportsground. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.00pm, with one RDO per month. Additional weekend and out-of-hours work may be required from time to time to support the operational needs of the School.

Reporting to the Grounds Manager, you will work both collaboratively as part of the Facilities Team and independently across a range of turf management activities.

Requirements:

Certificate III in Turf Management
Experience operating and maintaining turf maintenance equipment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
Good organisational and time-management skills
Physical ability to perform manual labour and operate equipment
Ability to work outside in various weather conditions
An understanding of and commitment to the safe storage and handling of chemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers
A valid Working With Children Check (employee) and current satisfactory criminal record check
A medium rigid heavy vehicle licence or a willingness to obtain it would be an advantage but not required

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has nearly 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. The Keilor East campus is a large, busy campus housing secondary students from Years 7 to 12.

The School has high quality grounds and facilities to support its extensive sports program, which includes athletics, cricket, football, soccer, futsal, golf, tennis, volleyball, swimming, triathlons, softball, touch football, basketball, badminton, table tennis, hockey, cross-country, netball, fencing and aerobics.

We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop courageous, creative, curious, ethical, persistent, reflective and strategic thinkers.

The school promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Why Join PEGS?

At PEGS, we are committed to fostering a culture built on respect, excellence, accountability, curiosity and heart. We offer a welcoming and supportive workplace where staff are encouraged to grow, contribute and do their best work.

Benefits include:

RDO per month
Access to outstanding sporting facilities and grounds, including free access to the PEGS Active Centre weights and fitness room
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Professional development opportunities
Benefit packages
Staff wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free onsite parking
Ongoing full-time employment within a leading independent school

If you are a dedicated and hard-working individual with a passion for turf maintenance, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and the names of at least two manager referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Applications are due by 19 July 2026.

PEGS is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees will be required to comply with the School's Code of Conduct and applicants will be required to undergo background checks in accordance with this policy.

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