Grounds Assistant

• Casual
• Commencement September 2026
• Narre Warren Nrth Location

About PARED Victoria

PARED Victoria established Harkaway Hills College in 2016 and most recently launched Lysterfield Lake College in 2022. Lysterfield Lake College is an independent Catholic school for boys located in Narre Warren North. The College is committed to delivering a rigorous and enriching educational experience grounded in the Catholic faith, where students are inspired to pursue what is good, true, and beautiful.

PARED Schools follow a personalised system of education, fostering a strong partnership between parents and school to support the holistic development of each child. Through this approach, every student is encouraged to reach their full potential—academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

The College is fully committed to providing a child‑safe environment and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359, Child Safe Standards.   We maintain a zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse and embed child safety in our leadership, governance, recruitment and everyday practices.  Staff embrace this philosophy and provide a caring and supportive environment for all children where they are empowered and feel safe.  Staff are a role model of virtue and actively contribute to the character formation of each one of their students.   

 All staff are expected to actively support the school’s Christian ethos and the school’s Mission and Vision Statements and values. 

The Role

PARED Victoria is seeking reliable and practical Casual Grounds Assistants to join our pool of casual employees and support our Facilities Coordinators across our schools.

This is a hands-on role contributing to the presentation, order, safety and upkeep of our school grounds and facilities. You will play an important part in maintaining beautiful, well-organised environments for our students, staff and families, while helping prepare our schools for future generations.

The greatest demand is generally during school holiday periods, particularly the summer holidays, making this role well suited to university students, semi-retired professionals, tradespeople or others seeking flexible casual work.

Successful applicants will receive an induction to PARED Victoria and our workplace safety systems, along with on-the-job support and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general grounds, facilities and maintenance activities across both Lysterfield Lake College and Harkaway Hills College.
• Undertake minor trade and maintenance works, including:
  • Landscaping and garden maintenance
  • Fencing, including farm and post-and-rail fencing
  • Pathway and grounds maintenance
  • General carpentry and minor repairs
  • Ride-on mowing and other grounds maintenance
• Assist with porterage duties, including moving furniture, equipment, parcels and containers, and setting up and packing down for events.
• Maintain clean, tidy and presentable school grounds and facilities.
• Clear playgrounds, footpaths and driveways of loose stones, sharp objects and other hazards.
• Support general cleaning and maintenance activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Facilities Coordinators and other staff to ensure the schools are safe, orderly and well maintained.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the effective operation of the schools.

Specific Child Safety Requirements:

 Applicants must demonstrate

·         The capacity to model and consistently uphold a Child Safe Culture including the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, and the Child Safe Code of Conduct both personally and professionally.  Refer to the links below to access these policies.

·         Suitability to work with children including positive attitudes toward child safety and child empowerment.

·         A willingness to participate in ongoing child safety training.

·         The ability to create culturally safe and inclusive environments for diverse students, cultural diverse students, students with disabilities and students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

Child_Safe_Code_of_Conduct_PnZ4HUQ.pdf

Child_Safety_and_Wellbeing_Policy_qSJlwur.pdf

Applicants are required to provide a valid Working with Children Check or VIT registration (teachers) and will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to sign the Child Safe Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS:

• Parking on site
• School fees discounts for staff
• Career development and ongoing position
• Employee Assistant Program

APPLICATION

Please email your application to Leon Holewa of PARED Victoria , via employment@pared.vic.edu.au

 All applications must include a cover letter, resume and at least two references (professional/ character). Applications close on 7th September 2026. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.