General Hand

About Loreto College

Loreto College Coorparoo is one of Queensland's leading Catholic secondary schools for girls. To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM).

This tradition continues with the celebration of 150 years of Loreto in Australia in 2025, and the lead up to the 100 year anniversary of Loreto College Coorparoo in 2028.

Loreto College has entered a new and exciting phase with the opening of the Grace Building in August 2025, providing new opportunities for our College staff, students and families. We seek staff who are committed to their ongoing professional growth, the Loreto ethos and our vision as the leading school in the education and empowerment of young women.

Within the Loreto Community, we value the contributions of our staff and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Free, onsite carparking
• Salary packaging options
• Annual leave loading on up to four (4) weeks paid annual leave
• Ten (10) days personal leave (pro-rata)
• 12.75 Superannuation (no employee co-contribution required)
• Employer paid annual training in CPR and triennial training in First Aid for permanent staff

About the Position

The College is seeking to employ suitably qualified and experienced General Hand. This position provides general assistance across the Facilities and Services area in either a full-time or part-time capacity.

Specific duties include:

• Support maintenance and cleaning tasks across the College, including light replacements, general repairs, and attending to minor plumbing issues, as needed
• Set up and pack down school functions.
• Set up sporting equipment for sports days.
• Assist with pool maintenance.
• Clean drains, gutters and clear sewerage drains.
• Blowing down paths
• Assist the Groundsman with general gardening e.g. hedging, weeding and planting.
• Assist with school holiday projects.
• Be available to cover other Facilities staff due to annual leave or other leave.
• Be available for occasional weekend work and flexible start and finish times.

Qualifications and experience:

• A valid Queensland Working with Children Check Positive Paid Employee Notice.
• Current First Aid Certificate is highly regarded.
• A trades background and/or prior work experience which will facilitate competency in the position.
• Minimum 1-2 years of trades background or relevant work experience is required.
• Knowledge of general facilities maintenance.
• The ability to perform minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• A valid Queensland drivers' licence
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

More detailed information about the position is available via the College's website under Employment.

Applications close 4.00pm on Friday, 24 October 2025.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this role, use the Seek apply button. Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and should include:

• 1 page application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three (3) referees

Loreto College reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Loreto College Coorparoo is committed to the safety of our students, student protection is everyone's responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College, have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children.

A condition of employment is the possession of a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).