Groundsperson (Level 3) - San Sisto College. CARINA

19 hours ago

Carina Heights, Queensland, Australia Brisbane Catholic Education Full time $61,000 - $63,000 per year

Company description:

The Corporation of the Trustees of the

Job description:

Summary

Play a key role in developing and implementing exciting improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and external surfaces, enhancing the school environment.

  • Location: San Sisto College - Carina (S)
  • Start date: 05/01/2026
  • Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
  • Salary: $61, $63, super
  • Status: Full Time Continuing
  • Ad close date: 16 November 2025
  • Contact:

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

  • Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising.
  • Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields.
  • Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
  • Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording.
  • Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields, and routinely undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  • Supervise and train grounds people, trades people and apprentices
  • Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

  • Experience in maintaining gardens, lawns, and playing surfaces.
  • Knowledge of operating and maintaining pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
  • Ability to safely distribute and apply pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, with proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised machinery and equipment.
  • Strong organisational skills for managing stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
  • Experience in supervising and training grounds people, trades people, and apprentices.
  • Commitment to WHS requirements.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship would be highly regarded.

Our Safeguarding Requirements:

  • Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
  • Currently hold or ability to obtain a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
  • Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
  • Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
  • Active staff social club and wellness programs
  • Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

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