Groundsperson

2 weeks ago


Hyde Park, Australia Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education Full time

**Position**: Groundsperson
**Commencing Date**:As soon as practicable
**Tenure**:Full Time, Permanent
**Salary Range**: $61,464 - $64,067 per annum pending experience
**Closing Date**:Monday, 29 May 2023 unless filled prior

**About the role**

**St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park **is seeking an experienced** Groundsperson. **This role is a** full time, permanent **position commencing as soon as practicable.

The Groundsperson contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the College by providing a high level of gardening care, maintenance and development of the facilities and transportation services for students. The Groundsperson will work within a team to provide resource management, a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.

**To join this vibrant school community, you'll need**
- To be competent in the use and/or maintenance of equipment typically used in gardening, building maintenance and grounds services
- At least two years previous bus driving experience
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills with students, parents, teachers and school administrators
- To be able to work independently and with others as a team member
- Demonstrated ability to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety and to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation
- A demonstrated positive approach towards maintaining a high standard of service

**Key Accountabilities**

Typical duties performed may include but are not limited to:

- Basic maintenance and development of college facilities to grounds and gardens in accordance with schedules and routines or as directed by the Facilities Supervisor, Business Manager, Principal
- Ensuring all work tasks comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements by liaising with the WHS Officer
- Assisting with building and grounds maintenance, gardening, painting, general clean and washing down of facilities
- Carry out minor repairs to the school’s property and equipment as requested
- Assist with the set up and dismantling equipment for school functions
- Drive with safety and due care
- Organise and plan any adhoc transport requirements as required and approved
- Check the bus diary and organise a routine to enable pick up and drop off times are met
- Maintain the bus as per Department of Transport guidelines
- Carry out daily and weekly safety checks to ensure the bus is roadworthy at all times

**What we offer**
- Competitive Salary range: $61,464 - $64,067 per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Access to corporate health schemes
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives

**Our Organisation**

**Townsville Catholic Education** **supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

**How to apply**
- Upload a **current resume**:

- Upload a** cover letter** addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description

Please see the **Position Description** for more information.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

**Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 29 May 2023 unless filled prior.**

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