Overview

At The Montessori School Kingsley, we are dedicated to authentic Montessori education, guided by pure Montessori principles. As Australia’s longest-running Montessori school, we provide a nurturing and enriching environment for children aged 3 to 18 years. Our mixed-age Montessori classrooms support students from pre-primary through to secondary. In Years 11 and 12, we offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme.

School Structure

Our structure is as follows:

  • 3 x Pre-Primary Classes (ages 3 to 6 years)
  • 3 x Lower Primary Classes (ages 6 to 9 years)
  • 2 x Upper Primary Advisories (ages 9 to 12 years)
  • 1 x Lower Secondary Cohort (Years 7-8-9)
  • 1 x International Baccalaureate Cohort
    • (Pre-International Baccalaureate (Year 10)
    • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (Years 11 and Year 12)

Our School

The Role

The Facilities and Grounds Officer is responsible for ensuring the school grounds and facilities are always presented to a high standard.

The role involves maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, visitors and staff by implementing the school’s maintenance plan, which will ensure excellent and safe delivery of the educational service and sustainability of The Montessori School Kingsley.

The position requires someone with good interpersonal and organisational skills and able to use their initiative to see tasks that need to be completed outside of the regular jobs.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in grounds and facility maintenance and gardening
  • General building and garden maintenance skills.
  • Competent in operating machinery (e.g. blower vac, drills, etc).
  • Knowledge of grass maintenance, irrigation, bushland and native plant care
  • Strong organisational, planning, decision-making and time-management skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to high work standards and a work ethic that meets the demands of the role.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively and have the initiative to organise and prioritise workloads.
  • Ability to work safely and respectfully in a school environment, including around students, staff and visitors.
  • Commitment to Montessori principles and the values of the School.

Position Description

You can view the full position description here:

Facilities and Grounds Officer – Position Description 2026

Benefits

At The Montessori School Kingsley, we remain true to the Montessori philosophy, focusing on the holistic development – physical, intellectual, and social – of every child.

Our teaching staff includes Montessori/International Baccalaureate-trained teachers, and our administrative staff is a dedicated team that supports our teachers and assistants.

We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development for our staff. We work together, share expertise and experience to provide the best outcomes for students. We place a high degree of trust in our staff and endeavour to preserve an inclusive and harmonious working environment.

You will get to work in an amazing location, with fantastic students, and a welcoming community.

Meet our Staff

Interested Applicants

Please send a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and your Curriculum Vitae, including the names of two referees, to Felicity Cooper, Business Manager: [email protected]

Any queries about the position can be emailed to the same address.

Closing Date

Applications are requested as early as possible: applications will close on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and the School reserves the right to appoint a successful applicant before the close of applications or re-open the recruitment process after the closing date, if necessary. Only applicants proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.