Grounds And Maintenance Officer - St Thomas More School, Sunshine Beach

• Commencing 15 April 2024
• Continuing
• $60,663 - $61,999 per annum + Super

Estimated start date: 15 April 2024
Position tenure: Continuing
Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week - required to work Monday to Friday
Salary level, range or hourly rate: Services Staff Level 2 - $60,663 - $61,999 per annum + Super /
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About the role - We are seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Officer with a passion for maintaining our beautiful, expansive Grounds and buildings and who is keen to be part of our very hardworking team.
Taking on a Grounds and Maintenance Officer position at St Thomas More would afford you all the necessary PPE equipment, machinery and tools required for the job. This is an opportunity to bring your maintenance and ‘green thumb gardening’ skills to life.
In this work environment you will experience working with our Grounds Team and be supported by caring staff within a welcoming community.
The role of the Grounds and Maintenance Officer, working under the general direction of the Principal is to support the operational requirements of the School by assisting in all aspects of the development, maintenance and presentation of School Building and Grounds for use by the School community, including visitors, parents, students, and staff, and to actively promote a good first impression of the School to the general public. Inherent in this position is the ability to do bending and heavy lifting of goods, safely handle organic and chemical pesticides and sprays, undertake general building and grounds maintenance and operation of machinery and equipment, and legally operate a motor vehicle. These are regular routine tasks essential to the efficient and effective management of the Grounds and Maintenance Officer role.
About you - The applicant we are seeking should be enthusiastic, energetic and really enjoy working in the great outdoors, have proven organisation abilities, a genuine interest in tending and caring for our gardens, sporting fields, Grounds and maintaining our buildings and facilities.
Qualifications and requirements:

• Experience working in a Grounds and Maintenance Officer position is advantageous
• Undertake Student Protection Training
• Undertake BCE Mandatory Workplace Health and Safety Training
• A degree of flexibility with hours is desirable as there may be occasions when extra hours will be required to cover other staff on leave or assist with special events.

We are open to considering personal circumstances which may affect the total hours per week with an high performing applicant.
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.

About the school - St. Thomas More School is a Catholic Primary School administered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane through the Brisbane Catholic Education Office and is a member of Marist Schools of Australia. The school offers quality, inclusive education, in the Catholic tradition. This provides equity of opportunity for all to participate in the experience of lifelong learning. The strong family spirit in the community promotes a sense of integrity, justice, and personal fulfilment that encourages children to critically question themselves and society as they prepare for a future characterised by personal growth and renewal. In our faith community the individual’s potential for learning is nurtured, the Christian story is embraced, faith is celebrated in prayerful and reflective ways, and the children discover a belief in their own capacity to contribute to the Church and society. Explore to learn more about us.
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 and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Carmel Schaumburg
Contact number: 54492022
Contact email: cschaumburg@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 19-March-2024