Grounds Service Officer

Overview

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About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.

About Our School
As a Catholic secondary college in the Dominican Tradition, we are committed to the education of young women, with an enrolment of over 815 students. The Dominican values of truth, joy, faith and prayer, justice and compassion, community and service, and a love of learning are essential to the contemporary world. The college aims to provide a learning environment that supports the individual student to meet future challenges, with emphasis on academic achievement, practical skill development, community harmony and a wide co-curricular program.

Summary
Play a key role in developing and implementing improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and external surfaces, enhancing the school environment.

Location and Details

• Location: San Sisto College - Carina (S)
• Start date: 11/09/2025
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
• Salary: $34.1711/hr + super
• Status: Casual SOF
• Ad close date: 07/09/25
• Contact: (07) 3900 9800

The Opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising.
• Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields.
• Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
• Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields, and undertake routine maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Supervise and train grounds people, trades people and apprentices.
• Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.

About You

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience in maintaining gardens, lawns, and playing surfaces.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
• Ability to safely distribute and apply pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, with proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised machinery and equipment.
• Strong organisational skills for managing stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
• Experience in supervising and training grounds people, trades people, and apprentices.
• Commitment to WHS requirements.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship would be highly regarded.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why Choose BCEBenefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the advertised close date.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

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• Internship

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