Bacchus Marsh Grammar is seeking a motivated and reliable Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our Grounds and Maintenance team in a permanent full-time capacity. The successful candidate will be based at our Woodlea Campus, located in Aintree (Rockbank).

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who takes pride in maintaining safe, functional, and visually appealing environments within a vibrant educational community.

About the Role

The Grounds and Maintenance Officer plays an integral role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the School by ensuring our buildings, grounds, gardens, plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard.

Working collaboratively within the Grounds and Maintenance team, you will contribute to the presentation, safety and continuous improvement of the School’s facilities while supporting a positive environment for staff, students and the wider school community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in groundskeeping, gardening or general maintenance
• Ability to safely operate a broad range of equipment and tools
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and strong work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices and high standards

Benefits of Working at Bacchus Marsh Grammar

• Regular hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (37.5 hours for full time), Monday to Friday.
• Reduced hours during school holiday periods (9:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday).
• 4 Weeks annual leave + additional leave during office closures (x1 week during Term 2 School Holidays). 
• Access to the Christmas shutdown/school closure of which all employees are granted leave over this period without deducted from their annual leave entitlements. This occurs from the Friday falling before the 21st of December of each year until the Monday following New Years day unless that Monday is a public holiday in which case the School will remain closed until the next working day.  
• 5 weeks annual leave loading.  
• Mid-term breaks (one day each term is allocated by the School at the Principals discretion at which all Employees will be entitled to paid leave on this day). 
• Salary Packaging.
• Professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Current Working with Children Check (Employment)
• National Criminal History Check
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence

How to Apply

If this looks like the opportunity you have been looking for, please click here to commence the application process.

Addressed to Mr. Troy Whiting, Manager of Building, Grounds and Maintenance. Applications must include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees, together with a one-page cover letter, stipulating the position you are applying for.

A copy of the position description for this opportunity can be obtained from the schools website www.bmg.vic.edu.au.  

Applications close 9:00am, Friday 22 May 2026.

All children and young people who come to Bacchus Marsh Grammar have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment. The school regards its child safe responsibilities with the utmost importance. Further information is available on the school’s website.

To view the position description please click here or visit the schools website