Groundsperson

Position: Groundsperson
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Term- Time, Fixed-Term
Salary Range: $28.09- $29.05 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 4 September 2023 unless filled prior

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational college, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925. The college has vibrant, modern and innovative facilities that create inspired learning spaces for students both within the classroom and outside, allowing teachers to use the right strategies at the right time for their classes. 

About the role

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is seeking an experienced Groundsperson. This role is a term-time, fixed-term position completing 12 hours per week across 4 days. To commence as soon as practicable for the remainder of the 2023 teaching year.

The Groundsperson contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the College by providing a high level of gardening care, maintenance and development of the facilities and transportation services for students. The Groundsperson 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.

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need

• Previous experience in a similar position - maintenance and grounds services
• To be competent in the use and/or maintenance of equipment typically used in gardening, building maintenance and grounds services
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills with students, parents, teachers and school administrators
• To be able to work independently and with others as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety and to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation
• A demonstrated positive approach towards maintaining a high standard of service

Key Accountabilities

Typical duties performed may include but are not limited to:

• Basic maintenance and development of college facilities to grounds and gardens in accordance with schedules and routines or as directed by the Facilities Supervisor, Business Manager, Principal
• Ensuring all work tasks comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements by liaising with the WHS Officer
• Assisting with building and grounds maintenance, gardening, 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
• Drive with safety and due care
• Organise and plan any ad-hoc transport requirements as required and approved
• Maintain the bus as per Department of Transport guidelines
• Carry out daily and weekly safety checks to ensure the bus is roadworthy at all times
  

Please see the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range
• 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 (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

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 3.00 pm Monday, 4 September 2023 unless filled prior.

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