Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide is a leading Catholic, co-educational, day school conducted by the Jesuits and inspired with the Ignatian charism. Built on the vision of Saint Ignatius, our educational community seeks to form young people who strive for a hope-filled future, shaping the world for the better. About us Proudly a 5-Star Employer of Choice. Recognised by The Educator in 2025 for our exceptional culture and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a permanent fulltime Grounds & Maintenance professional who takes exceptional pride in their work, adapts quickly to evolving needs, and contributes positively as a committed, collaborative team member. Located at Athelstone you will work as a part of a team who is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds and property. Key responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the College’s sporting/playing fields/courts/facilities to ensure that the sporting/playing fields/courts/facilities. Mowing, irrigation, maintenance and upkeep of gardens and grounds, including the operation of ride-on machinery. Exercise high precision trade skills in construction, maintenance and repair tasks using precision hand and power tools and equipment. Attend to a range of property service functions of a large school maintenance program including building and grounds maintenance as directed by Grounds & Maintenance Supervisor. Provide assistance to the grounds and maintenance team at Junior School, IEY and Senior School as required/directed. The successful candidate will: Have demonstrated experience relevant to the specified duties of the position, specifically across a wide range of grounds and building maintenance services in general, dealing with a variety of trades and contractors as well as some exposure to minor building projects. Have demonstrated application and understanding of WHS requirements. Have high level analytical skills and ability to diagnose and problem solve. Be able to meet strict deadlines. Be flexible and adaptable, Be an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement Work well in a team. Relevant trade/maintenance qualifications are highly desirable. Mandatory Requirements: Possess or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check, and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training (RRHAN-EC) Application process: Applications must be lodged via the College website. For more information on the position and application process, please visit the College website: https://ignatius.sa.edu.au The closing date for applications will be 9:00am Monday, 23 February 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted. Saint Ignatius' College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. Saint Ignatius’ College is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in its community.
