Grounds Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 3/4 (Grounds)
Salary package: $73,292 - $87,954 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing

• Competitive salary under the ANU Officer 3/4 (Grounds) classification, plus generous superannuation
• Annual salary increases in line with the ANU Enterprise Agreement
• Ongoing training and professional development, including support to obtain or maintain certifications (chemical application, chainsaw operation, etc.)
• Work across one of Australia's most prestigious and picturesque university campuses, with iconic gardens, native grasslands and heritage landscapes
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit Landscape and Conservation team
• A strong focus on safe work practices
• Join an organization that genuinely values Unity, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence and Customer Service

Position overview

The purpose of Campus Environment is to enable world-class, safe, sustainable and inclusive campus environments through innovative operational excellence and a culture of unity that upholds the ANU founding mission of enduring significance.

We uphold our values of Unity, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence and Customer Service in all activities.

Campus Environment maintains and enhances the University’s physical environment, creating and maintaining sustainable state-of-the-art facilities, landscape and infrastructure in several locations across Australia. The Division’s remit is wide-ranging, including the management of major construction projects and engineering services, the provision of security and cleaning services, commercial leasing, venues and accommodation, safety and compliance, and environmental sustainability.

Within the Operations Portfolio is the Landscape and Conservation Team. As part of this team, the Grounds Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining the landscape presentation and horticultural aspects of University campuses, enabling delivery of
outcomes and objectives that meet Campus Environments objectives and University requirements

For further information please contact Tim Millard, T: 0497-909 818 or E: timothy.millard@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.