Grounds And Maintenance Officer

At the Secretariat of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference we have lovely and extensive gardens set in Braddon. We are currently seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Officer to work approximately 15 hours per week to ensure that the Grounds and buildings are maintained in a safe and well-presented manner. This would suit someone who is semi retired, has caring responsibilities or just loves gardening. This is a hands on role mostly performed outside and would suit someone reasonably physically fit and active.

The role

• Mow lawns at varying frequencies during the year to ensure that they look well-trimmed and healthy.
• Undertake general maintenance and repairs including changing lightbulbs, patching walls, installing wall hooks, etc.
• Care for all gardens, taking all necessary action to maintain the healthy state of plants and trees.
• Sweep and blow paved areas and rake gravel areas to maintain a neat and tidy appearance.
• Take all necessary actions to ensure that garden equipment is maintained in good operating condition.
• Purchase fuels for equipment and garden supplies as required.
• Use all equipment and chemicals and perform work in accordance with Work Health and Safety standards including the use of personal protection equipment as required.

About you

• Experience in grounds keeping or gardening
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good knowledge in the use and Maintenance of garden equipment
• Ability to solve problems
• Experience in horticulture or as a handy person will be highly regarded.

For a copy of the position description or any other enquiries regarding this role please contact ******@catholic.org.au.

About Us

The Catholic Church in Australia is served by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (the Conference), the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia. 

The General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Bishops Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings through the Permanent Committee and bishop’s commissions.

The Mission and Values of the Catholic Church of Australia are that work is for people, not people for work. Our Vision is that through work, individuals contribute to the common good and achieve fulfilment as human beings. The Church teaches that employees and employers are regarded as partners in their place of work and their respective roles. Mutual respect, esteem, and goodwill underpin the relationship between the employer and the employee. Employees are encouraged and enabled to see their work not merely as a source of income but as providing a service and a benefit to others in society.

Benefits

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace, including flexible work options such as:

• Free onsite parking in Braddon
• Generous leave provisions including: 
• additional Christmas leave
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• study support and leave 
• paid retreat and formation leave

How to apply

Please submit a current resume along with a cover letter demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience as aligned to the dot points in the “About You” section above.

Applications close at Midnight Sunday 3 March 2024.

Additional Information for Applicants

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and may be required to provide a suitable Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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