Groundsperson

St. Thomas' is a co-educational primary school with a student population of 328 children from Prep to Year 6.

Our school offers a contemporary approach to teaching and learning, supported by a technology rich environment and extra-curricular activities. Our emphasis is education for the whole child within the Catholic Christian tradition. We value the uniqueness of each person created in God's image and strive to provide many opportunities for each child to reach his/her/their full potential - spiritually, emotionally, socially, psychologically, academically, physically and culturally throughout their individual learning journeys.

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• St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is seeking a Groundsperson with a genuine passion for their work to deliver a range of services for the upkeep, maintenance and development of our school grounds and facilities.

Duties for this position include:

• Minor landscaping work;
• Maintaining clean and tidy school grounds;
• Routine trade and nontrade maintenance and repairs;
• Providing feedback into planning, preparing and development of school grounds;
• Liaising with onsite contractors;
• Inventory management for grounds supplies and materials;
• Liaise with various internal and external personnel on issues of lost property and damage to facilities;
• Assist with setting up significant school events;
• Compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

The successful applicant will have previous experience in a groundskeeping role, ideally in a school environment. Experience in landscaping, trade or general maintenance is also preferred.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;

- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Estimated start date:
Commencing January 2023

Position tenure:
Fixed Term

Weeks worked:
Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)**:for the 2023 school year

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required:25 hours per week - Monday to Friday (shifts negotiable)

Salary level, range or hourly rate:Service Staff Level 2 - $29.35 per hour

Employment conditions:
Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
- _

• Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _

- commitment to the safeguarding of children_
- and promotes a culture where _

_student protection is everyone's responsibility_:

- . Successful applicants will complete requisite _

• Working With Children (WWC)_

- pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._

• Equity and inclusion are at the _

- core of our Catholic values_

Contact:
Liam Beatty

Contact number:

Closing date:06-Jan-2023

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