Ambrose Treacy College (ATC) is a leading Catholic Years 4 – 12 boys school located in Indooroopilly with a cohort of 1,300 students. Founded in the Edmund Rice tradition, our deeply embedded values-led learning environment blends tradition with innovation to empower students to engage in contemporary learning and develop a strong sense of belonging.
The Principal invites applications from experienced and passionate Leading Hands, Horticulturalists, Greenskeepers and Groundspersons for the following position:
Leading Hand - Grounds
Commencing as soon as possible
We seek an experienced and passionate team member to:
- Oversee the day-to-day care and presentation of the campus grounds and sports fields.
- Lead a grounds team with daily schedules and workflows to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
- Conduct regular site inspections to maintain presentation, safety, and quality standards.
- Carry out hands-on grounds works such as mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, watering and fertilising.
- Operate and supervise the use of modern equipment including mowers, brush cutters, and blowers.
- Monitor plant, turf, and soil health and apply treatments as required.
- Maintain, program, and fault-find irrigation systems across the campus.
- Identify improvement opportunities and raise proactive solutions for the campus grounds.
- Ensure WHS procedures are followed and promote a safe working environment at all times.
- Train, support, and mentor team members.
- Assist with toolbox meetings, site documentation including repairs schedule, and SWMS.
Qualifications and Licences:
- Have a current Qld Blue Card (Working with Children) or the eligibility to apply.
- Certificate III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens (preferred).
- Driver's licence (Manual or Automatic).
The successful candidate will be rewarded with:
- Work/life balance.
- Provision of a mobile telephone for work purposes.
- Uniform and steel capped work boots.
- A supportive environment with strong focus on all members of the team contributing to the ongoing development of the campus grounds.
- Discount on School Fees for children of employees who attend the College.
- Inner-West location with free on-site parking.
Further information can be found on the College website (www.atc.qld.edu.au).
Applications must be submitted via SEEK only.
Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 27 February 2026; however, the College may shortlist and make an appointment prior to the closing date due to the competitive market.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Ambrose Treacy College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Applications close 5.00pm Friday 27 February 2026.
