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Facilities Officer (Gardens, Grounds and Maintenance)

Position: Facilities Officer (Gardens, Grounds and Maintenance)

Commencement Date: As soon as possible

Employment Status: Full-time or part-time (as negotiated with the successful applicant)

Hours per week: 38 (minimum of 15 hours if part-time)

Hourly rate: $34.19 – $35.64

Applications Close: Friday, 14 November 2025

About us

Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. Our mission is to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential.

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Marist College, Emerald, in the position of Facilities Officer (Gardens, Grounds and Maintenance). This is a full‑time continuing position for 38 hours per week, commencing as soon as possible or part‑time (minimum of 15 hours) as negotiated.

This role reports to the Principal and will perform daily grounds and maintenance tasks including minor repairs, maintenance of school buildings and surrounds, gardening, beautification and various other tasks as required.

Typical duties include:

- Securing grounds and equipment – keeping the school safe

- Mowing, trimming and fertilising lawns and turf areas

- Repairing and maintaining irrigation systems

- Weeding, planting and fertilising gardens

- Cleaning outdoors and using high‑pressure water cleaners

- Assisting with minor building maintenance – e.g., touch‑up painting and other minor repairs

- Assembling, moving and relocating furniture

- Assisting with the setup of spaces for school events

- Gardening and general caretaking of school buildings and gardens

- Co‑operating with other grounds staff as required

- Rubbish and waste management

- Working with contractors to oversee major repairs and maintenance

About you

The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. Excellent time‑management skills and well‑developed interpersonal skills are essential.

What we offer

- Competitive salary range

- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%

- Access to long‑service leave after 7 years of continuous service

- Access to corporate health discounts with Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance

- Access to the Fitness Passport

- Excellent leave entitlements suitable for various circumstances

- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

- Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and a valid Suitability Notice is required.

- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role safely.

- Acceptance of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools as an explicit term of contract.

- Upload a current resume and cover letter, including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees.

- Files must be in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or image (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) format.

Further information

- For a confidential conversation please contact Mark Green, Principal, Marist College, Emerald, on 07 4994 9100.

- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 14 November 2025.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal‑opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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