Groundsperson

Position: Groundsperson
Commencing Date: Term 1, 2024
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $58,156-$60,071 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 5 February 2024 unless filled prior
is a Catholic secondary boy's boarding college. Located in an ideal rural setting in the heart of the Herbert River Valley, the College is approximately 30 km North West of Ingham and situated on Warrgamay land. The main industries are sugarcane, forestry and cattle. Abergowrie is close to Wallaman Falls which is the highest single-drop waterfall in Australia and the beautiful Broadwater National Park.
About the role
St Teresa's Catholic College, Abergowrie is seeking an experienced and dedicated Groundsperson. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing as soon as practicable.
The Grounds person contributes to the effective and efficient operation of St Teresa's Catholic College, Abergowrie by providing a high level of maintenance and development of the facilities. The Grounds person will work within a team to provide resource management, a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement. The Grounds person ensures that a high standard of the safe play area is maintained.
Key Accountabilities
Basic maintenance (including preventative maintenance) to equipment, grounds and gardens by schedules and routines or as directed by the Principal/Finance Secretary/WHS Officer including:

• Lawn and garden establishment and maintenance
• Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Operation of a specialised range of machinery e.g. ride on mower, GOAT, pole and chain saws and tenant machine
• Use of herbicides and pesticides, compliant with safe work practices
• Control and maintenance of stores and facilities
• Assisting with building maintenance, painting, general cleaning and washing down of facilities
• Carry out minor repairs to the school's property and equipment as requested
• Assist with the setup and dismantling of equipment for school functions
• Ensuring all work tasks comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements by liaising with the WHS Officer
• Other duties as determined by the Principal/Finance Secretary/WHS Officer.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process. For some positions, it may be necessary for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases to minimise the risk of transmission.
Desirable Criteria

• Relevant certificate or trade qualifications.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases to minimise the risk of transmission.
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What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation
supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
How to apply

• Upload a current resume
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close at 3.00pm Monday, 5 February 2024 unless filled prior.
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