Grounds & Utility Officers

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic Grounds & Utility team in a full time capacity, providing essential grounds and maintenance support. We are currently seeking energetic, practical and motivated individuals, who like working outdoors for two positions:

• Grounds & Utility Level 3 – Responsible for the autonomous oversight of the general grounds maintenance across the St Patrick's College Campus, with particular focus on turf and sports field upkeep.
• Grounds & Utility Level 2 - Ideal for those looking to progress their career in horticulture and sports field management. This role offers valuable hands on experience and development opportunities within these fields.

These roles are vital to the day-to-day operation and presentation of the school. General responsibilities include preparing and maintaining the soccer and sports ovals, supporting general building and grounds maintenance, setting up for school functions and events, and ensuring the school grounds and surrounding areas are kept clean, safe, and tidy. The roles also involve maintaining the safety, cleanliness and appearance of all external areas, including paths and hard surfaces, contributing to scheduled maintenance programs throughout the year, and ensuring that all tools, equipment, and grounds machinery are properly maintained and compliant.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

About You

As a Grounds & Utility Officer you will have:

• A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard whilst maintaining the highest level of safety
• The ability to work collegially in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently and to follow instructions and take direction
• Ability to effectively interact and maintain professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader College community.
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive in identifying and completing tasks
• Willingness to work outdoors and take on physically active roles
• Motivation, enthusiasm and a great attitude
• Perform effectively in environments with competing demands, with the ability to coordinate routine activities, set priorities and deliver tasks on time.
• An understanding of and ability to contribute to the mission of St Patrick's College as a Catholic school
• Level 3 - Previous experience in groundskeeping, turf management, horticulture, or general building maintenance.
• Level 2 - Relevant experience in groundskeeping, general building maintenance, or related tasks.

CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.  The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.

About Us

St Patrick's is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience.  The College is structured into a three school model of learning, incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years While each School has unique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our College binds us together in academic, social justice and co-curricular excellence for all students. We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please go to our website to complete and submit an application or by phoning Human Resources on

We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applications with required accompanying documentation, including an introductory cover letter stating why you wish to work at St Patrick College and what you can bring to the role, St Patrick's College application form and resume should be emailed to

Applications close 5pm Sunday 28th September 2025