Groundsperson

Estimated start date: April, 2024

Position tenure: Continuing

Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Services Staff Level 3 - $32.21 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

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

About the role - We are seeking a Grounds Officer with a passion for maintaining our beautiful grounds and buildings, and who is keen to be part of a school community.
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. The successful applicant will be required to feel ownership for the care and presentation of the schools grounds, be a flexible thinker and have an ability to manage multiple tasks.

Duties will include:

• Mowing and maintaining our grounds (experience maintaining and caring for quality turf an advantage)
• Minor landscaping work
• Maintaining clean and tidy school grounds
• Routine non-trade maintenance and repairs
• Providing feedback into planning, preparing and development of school grounds
• Liaising with contractors
• Support school security systems
• Liaise with various internal and external personnel on issues of facilities
• Assist with setting up significant school events
• Compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
  

About you - Ideally you will have previous experience in a groundskeeping role, preferably in a school environment. You will also have a good work ethic and seek to achieve quality work whilst maintaining the highest level of safety. A good level of fitness is required for the role, as is an ability to access an online maintenance portal.
Applicants are required to attach a cover letter addressing the above criteria and typical duties/skills as outlined, and to upload with a copy of your resume in the online application. 
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 our school: Siena Catholic Primary School is located in Sippy Downs, in close proximity to the beaches of the Sunshine Coast. We are a co-educational, Catholic primary school catering for approximate 630 students. Siena Catholic Primary school inspires students with a love of learning and a heart of hope, empowering them to shape and enrich our world.
As a community of faith we build respectful relationships, valuing and embracing all. We strive for excellence, developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills essential for our students to reach their potential as learners.The school began in 2002 and has rapidly grown to its full capacity and is guided by the principles and teachings of St Catherine of Siena. Explore our school website 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 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.

Closing date: 11-Apr-2024