Department for Education
Job reference: 844099
Location: 5074 - CAMPBELLTOWN
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Explore the opportunities at East Marden Primary School! - A sought after school in the North Eastern suburbs of Adelaide. Our delivery of the Australian Curriculum is through a student-centred inquiry approach, giving students the opportunity to  think, become global citizens  and find relevance to their own experiences. Inclusive teaching and learning ensures that all learners can achieve success and improvement while at school. The school has large, green grounds and has 2 nature play areas for students to use creatively as they play outside.
We believe that a child’s thirst for life-long learning begins in the early years of schooling through the fostering of an inquiring mind, a positive attitude, confidence, resilience and a growth mindset. These beliefs are maintained through the years at East Marden PS, culminating in students who are ready to become independent learners in secondary contexts.

East Marden Primary School is seeking a reliable and proactive Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our team.

The Grounds person is responsible of the provision of effective and efficient maintenance and upkeep of the school grounds, buildings and equipment pertaining to the school, primarily focussing on external grounds but also supporting internal functions. They provide support to the Business Manager to contribute to efficient and high-quality service delivery for grounds and facilities.

What you will do:

• Conducting general maintenance and repairs including but not limited to furniture repair, patching, painting, door and lock repairs, minor plumbing and installing fixtures and fittings in accordance with WHS practices

• Assist with the preparation of sports fields including layout and line marking

• Coordinate and ensure basic garden maintenance as required. eg pruning, weeding spraying and fertilising

• Ensure all grounds equipment is operated within safety guidelines and kept in good working order.

• Mowing and maintenance of lawns/ovals when required

What you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in prioritising work and performing under broad guidelines to maintain lawns, irrigations, buildings, facilities, internal and external fixtures and fittings, maintenance, repairs and in the use of and maintaining of relevant equipment

• Experience with a trade, horticulture, or similar skills acquired from training or experience

• A sound knowledge of the processes related to grounds and building maintenance in a School Environment with particular note to playground safety requirements

What to do now:

If you are a passionate Grounds and Maintenance person who is keen to join the team, we want to hear from you. Please click the ‘Apply’ button to start your journey with us today! 

Applications close: 14/05/2026 11:30 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.