Grounds Team Member

**Estimated start date**:Commencing ASAP

**Position tenure**:Full-time | Permanent

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

**Tenure duration **(where Fixed Term)**:
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:38 Hours per week - Monday to Friday

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:Grounds Service Level 3(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Josephs College Coomera is a Brisbane Catholic Education master planned co-educational College that opened in January 2019. Our first Seniors will graduate in 2024. The College is located in Coomera on the Northern Gold Coast, 40 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD.

St Joseph’s College, and its staff, are committed to the creation of an authentic Catholic community centred on learning growth and the encouragement, excellence and development of each childs character, intellect and spirit.

Our College community is focused on nurturing the “St Joseph’s Graduate”. This concept is a clearly articulated statement that outlines our intention in educating young people in a Catholic school in the Josephite tradition. Our education is dynamic and shaped by the leadership and action of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, a woman of courage, faith and an irrepressible desire to change the lives and journey of the children.

**Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.**

We are seeking to employ a dedicated and suitably qualified Grounds Team Member to become a valued member of our supportive and welcoming community.- This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to the upkeep of our grounds while being part of a team that truly values a strong sense of belonging.As a Ground Team Member, you will play a key role in ensuring our grounds are safe, well-maintained, and visually appealing. Your responsibilities will include a range of tasks such as landscaping, maintaining lawns, gardens, and outdoor facilities, as well as general upkeep of the grounds. Your work will contribute to creating a welcoming and pleasant environment for all members of our community.
**What We Offer**:

- A warm and inclusive community that values teamwork and mutual respect.
- The opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions are appreciated.
- A role that allows you to make a tangible difference in the aesthetics and safety of our grounds.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- A proactive, self-motivated individual who takes pride in their work.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all.
- If you're passionate about maintaining beautiful spaces and take pride in your work, we invite you to apply

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.
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- 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._

**Contact**: Sonja Bancroft

**Contact number**: 56705500

**Closing date**:23-Sep-2024