Grounds And Maintenance Officer - Holy Spirit College, Fitzgibbon

• February 2024
• Continuing
• Service Staff Level 2 - $30.59

Estimated start date:  Commencing February 2024

Position tenure:  Continuing 

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 18 hours p/w| 
10 am - 4 pm (days negotiable)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Service Staff Level 2 |$30.59 p/hr   (School Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Holy Spirit College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located in the rapidly developing suburb of Fitzgibbon in North Brisbane, approximately 15km from Brisbane City. The College opened in January 2022 with 96 Year 7 students and will increase by one year level each year until it reaches Year 12. We currently have 335 students from years 7-9. 

As a Hope filled community, we live out our mission in relationship with others ensuring that the Holy Spirit guides and informs our actions in all that we do.  As a Compassionate joyful community, we welcome all who join us to be people of justice ensuring the gifts and dignity of each person is celebrated.  As a learning community we draw on the Wisdom of our intellectual Catholic tradition to build a people of self-directed creative learners inspired to be the difference in our world. 

Explore our school website to learn more about us. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Grounds and Maintenance position works on the care and Maintenance of the College gardens and surrounds and general maintenance of areas around the College.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge, qualifications and experience determined by the employer will be necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position
• Have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education
• Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current possession of a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement
• Current driver’s license (minimum class C - Car)

CAPABILITIES
• Knowledge and ability to reliably perform routine garden and ground maintenance tasks to service standards
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in the routine use and Maintenance of equipment utilised in maintaining gardens and grounds

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Contact:   Sonia Stichbury

Contact number:   33758500

Contact email:   ***************@bne.catholic.edu.au 
Closing date:     18-Feb-2024

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