Head Grounds & Maintenance Officer - Marymount College, BURLEIGH WATERS

The successful applicant will:

• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;

• currently hold or be eligible to hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card; and

• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to deliver a range of services including but not limited to: - Management, supervision and training of ground staff - Conduct minor landscaping works, including drains, paths, garden wall edges (including carpentry and concrete works) - Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; attend WHS Committee meetings and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturer’s service manual). - Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food and paper on College grounds. - Assist with requirements for significant events such as examinations, plays and major sporting events. • - Responsible for a variety of security duties at the school during and outside of school hours that involve using and maintaining the school security systems; as well as locking and unlocking buildings. • - Liaise with various internal and external personnel (e.g. tradespersons) Staff, Parents and students on issues of lost property and damage to facilities • - Other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager or Business Manager Skills and Experience • Similar experience in a previous role with strong client services skills and significant land management/grounds keeping experience • Vehicle, valid Open Class Drivers Licence and Heavy Rigid licence an advantage. Working at Heights Certificate Trade certificate and/or White Card will be highly regarded. The successful candidates will possess a strong work ethic, achieve highest level of safety, quality of work, demonstrated ability to lead a cohesive team and have a genuine passion for excellent customer service.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2018, Marymount is an exceptional coeducational secondary College with a strong faculty culture, a commitment to adolescent learners and to life-giving learning for all. The College serves the southern Gold Coast and has an enrolment of approximately 1260 students, a solid reputation for holistic Catholic education and a proud record, academically, in the arts and in sport. It is located at Burleigh Waters, 3 kms from Burleigh Heads. We embrace the person and vision of Jesus, and the example of Mary and St Francis, as we encourage all to respond to the creative presence of God in the spiritual, pastoral and social dimensions of their life.

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Estimated Start Date:   January 2019

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:   38

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate:   Services Staff Level 4

Employment Conditions:   Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2015-2019

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.

Contact Person:   Julie Edds

Contact Telephone Number:   0755861000

Contact Email:   jedds@marymount.qld.edu.au

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