Groundsperson

2 weeks ago

Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia Brisbane Catholic Education Full time
St Mary's School, is situated in the town of Beaudesert. We are a co-educational primary school with a current enrolment of approximately 350 students. Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extra curricular activities.

We are a high quality, inclusive Catholic School offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values.

We encourage our students to develop a knowledge of other cultures, environmental and social issues.

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St Mary's Primary, Beaudesert is seeking a Groundsperson with a genuine passion for their work to deliver a range of services for the upkeep, maintenance and development our school grounds.


Duties 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,
  • Support school security systems,
  • Liaise with various internal and external personnel on issues of lost property and damage to facilities,
  • Assist with setting up significant school events, and
  • Compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

You will bring to the role:

  • Previous experience in a groundskeeping role, ideally in a school environment, and
  • Display strong customer service skills.
  • You will also have a good work ethic and seek to achieve quality work whilst maintaining the highest level of safety.
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 ASAP

Position tenure:
Fixed Term

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

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)**:The remainder of the 2023 School Year

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required:21 hours per week

Salary level, range or hourly rate:Services 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:
Renay Condon

Contact number:

Closing date:23-Feb-2023