Groundsperson - St Joseph's Primary School, BRACKEN RIDGE
Brisbane Catholic Education
Bracken Ridge
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 November 2020
Job overview
We are seeking a groundperson with a genuine passion for their work to deliver a range of services for the upkeep, maintenance and development our school grounds.
Duties include: Minor landscaping work;
Maintaining clean and tidy school grounds;
Routine trade and non-trade maintenance and repairs;
Providing feedback into planning, preparing and development of school grounds;
Liaising with onsite contractors;
Inventory management for grounds supplies and materials;
Support school security systems;
Liaise with various internal and external personnel on issues of lost property and damage to facilities;
Assist with setting up significant school events;
Compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
You will have previous experience in a groundskeeping role, ideally in a school environment and display strong customer service skills. You will also have a good work ethic and seek to achieve quality work whilst maintaining the highest level of safety.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.
Please also indicate if applying for the fulltime, part time or either position.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school, situated on 4.5 hectares with sweeping mountain views, with a current enrolment of 636 students. St Josephs School, in strong partnership with the parish priest and parish community, is recognised for proudly offering quality, inclusive, Catholic Education. As the school has grown and changed it has continued to build on the traditions established by the early community of St Joseph's. A spirit of justice and love for all still flows through the total school community and is further strengthened by the traditions established by the parents and staff members over the past thirty-three years, living the school motto of "Jesus in Each Other.
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To be successful in this role you will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing January 2021
Position Tenure: Continuing
Weeks Worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 3 days/wk (24 hrs/wk) - days negotiable
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: Services Staff Level 2 - $27.43 per hour
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person: Gary Creevey
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3261 2858
Contact Email: pbrackenridge@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 06-Nov-2020
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