Facilities Officer

Position: Facilities Officer (Groundsperson)

Commencement Date: January 2026

Employment Status: Part-Time

Hours per week: 22.5

Hourly rate: $ $35.64 (pending experience)

Applications Close: Friday, 19 September 2025

About us

Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7's in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.

Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.

Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, in the position of Facilities Officer (Groundsperson). This is a part-time continuing position for 22.5hpw, commencing as soon as able or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

This role performs daily maintenance tasks including, maintaining and driving all college vehicles, ensuring all college vehicles have road worthy and correct machinery checks as required and ensure the bus and utilities are cleaned inside and out. This role will also perform gardening and mowing, grounds beautification, rubbish collection, room and event set-up and other tasks as required.

For further information about this role please review the Position Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition you will have excellent time management skills, and well developed interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will hold a valid MR Class drivers licence (or willing to obtain) and have the ability to drive a 39 seater bus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 3
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• 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 valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Must hold a valid C and MR Class drivers licence.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, on
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 19 September 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.