General Hand/gardener (Lindfield)

Be a part of a supportive and dynamic team
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Sydney Inner West location
- great for commute

**About the Position** Newington College has an exciting prospect for a dedicated General Hand/Gardener to join our Grounds Team at Lindfield Preparatory School. This role will commence from January 2025, on a permanent part-time basis (3 days per week).

The General Hand/Gardener is responsible for supporting the Gardener Leading Hand/Grounds Supervisor and Property Manager to provide quality facilities to the teaching and non-teaching staff, students, parents and Newington community. This role is also assisting the current General Hand.

**About You**
- Trade qualifications (horticulture) or studying and/or relevant gardening work experience
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal to liaise with staff
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and assist in all areas
- Ability to work independently, efficiently follow instructions and adhere to all safety directions
- A ‘can do’ attitude with an initiative to complete tasks to a high standard
- A Work Health & Safety (WHS) green card/white card
- Willingness to do manual handling and heavy lifting
- Chemical handling certificate
- A valid or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Clearance upon commencement.
- An understanding and will adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices.

**About Newington College**: Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here
- from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than 2000 students across four vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. In 2026, Newington will enter an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Year 5, becoming fully co-educational by 2033. Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.

**To Apply** Australian work visa.
- Applications should be submitted in **one** attachment of no more than 6 pages. This document will include your cover letter and CV.
- Applications close on 2 December 2024 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qn3le