Address- Permanent | 15 hours per week
- Term Time (40/41 weeks per year)
- Services Staff Level 1 | $29.30 - $30.26 per hour plus superannuation
Holy Name Primary School is an inner-city school with a family friendly atmosphere and vibrant community spirit. At Holy Name the values of compassion, hospitality, justice and excellence are lived every day. As a place of learning and faith, the dedicated and progressive staff are focussed on creating welcoming, supportive and caring classrooms. With contemporary, engaging teaching practices, all students experience academic success and come to know the loving presence of Jesus in their lives. Coupled with this are the school’s wide-open green areas, outdoor learning spaces and many parent and community engagement opportunities - bringing to life their vision ‘Let’s journey together. Let’s make a difference.’ Find out more about the school on Facebook.
The opportunity
In this role, you will be a valued member of the school community and will maintain a high standard of grounds and facilities for students, staff and parents.
The 15 hours per week will only be worked during school terms and there will be flexibility in establishing the initial roster.
In accordance with the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) Act, 1966, all TCS employees must hold an ADCD licence before distributing chemicals for the control of weeds on school grounds. The successful applicant is required to hold this qualification or be willing to undergo the required training to gain this qualification. The training consists of three units of competency and can be delivered in person or online.
Please note that you will be required to either hold a current Paid Blue Card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencing in this role.
Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.
Grow with us
As a Groundsperson with Toowoomba Catholic Schools, you will be joining a network of 32 schools, who, with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office form Toowoomba Catholic school’s system. Through our shared purpose, enabling full and flourishing lives we support staff and students to reach their potential.
You will receive regular support from your principal who will help you to maintain a safe, clean and attractive environment in which everyone can work and learn.
The community you will be joining
Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest inland city. Toowoomba has a great community and vibrant culture. This is coupled with a great family vibe where high quality education options are many, from Kindergarten to University; and a wide range of recreational pursuits provide something for everyone.
As one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland, Toowoomba has a range of new and emerging infrastructure, housing and public space developments. Boasting an international airport, three hospitals, retail development and destination dining precincts, it is quickly gaining a reputation to surpass its bigger city counterparts.
Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.
How to applyPlease address your application to Lisa Cavanagh, Principal, Holy Name Primary School.
Click 'apply' to submit and include
- a cover letter of no more than one page highlighting your skills and experience
- your resume, to include the names of two referees (one must be your current or most recent supervisor).
If you require further information about this role, please contact Principal, Lisa Cavanagh by email *************@twb.catholic.edu.au or by phone 07 4632 4***.
Applications close Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.
Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.
