Groundsperson/Maintenance Officer

3 days ago


Thursday Island, Australia Catholic Education Cairns Full time

Groundsperson/Maintenance Officer

Commencement Date: As soon as possible

Employment Type: Casual

Salary Range: Services Staff Schedule Level 3 - $42.71 Gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 24 October 2025 Unless filled prior

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday Island

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is located in the beautiful Torres Straits with two campuses on Thursday Island and Hammond Island. Our Thursday Island Campus caters for Prep to Year 6, while our Hammond Island campus is for Prep to Year 3 with older students catching a daily ferry to the TI campus. We celebrate our remote location and Indigenous culture. The faith, life and values of the people of the Torres Strait are acknowledged through our learning environment.

About the Role

The Groundsperson/Maintenance Officer will be responsible for the upkeep of the school grounds at both the Thursday Island and Hammond Island campuses. There is a requirement for some bus driving for the purpose of morning bus pickup and school excursions.

Work Requirements

- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Current Drivers Licence and LR Licence (Bus Driving) - or willingness to achieve bus licence
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

- 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)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Ground & Maintenance PD OLSH Waiben L3.pdf

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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