Groundsperson - Clairvaux MacKillop College, UPPER MT GRAVATT
Brisbane Catholic Education
Australia
- Expired
- Salary:
- $58,205 per annum plus up to 12.75% Super
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Commencing as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
Clairvaux MacKillop College
Clairvaux MacKillop College is a secondary co-educational College on Brisbane's southside with an enrolment of 1400 students.
A friendly place where all members of our learning community are valued, respected and encouraged to be self-directed, life-long learners.
Seton College
Seton College is a contemporary Catholic coeducational secondary college which focuses on delivering differentiated classroom teaching practice to meet specific learning needs of students across a diverse range of abilities.
The College is currently transitioning to closure in 2024 but its contribution to the community will continue in its story.
About the role
We are seeking a Groundsperson with a genuine passion for their work, to deliver a range of services for the upkeep, maintenance, and development across the school grounds of our following two Colleges:
- Clairvaux MacKillop College - Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt
- Seton College - 1148 Cavendish Road, Mt Gravatt East
Duties include (but not limited to):
- Minor landscaping work and lawn mowing
- Maintaining clean and tidy school grounds, including rubbish collection
- 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
- Liaise with various internal and external personnel on issues of lost property and damage to facilities
- Assist with setting up significant school events
- Support locking and unlocking school grounds
- 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 must be able to work independently and as part of a small team.
You will also have a good work ethic and seek to achieve quality work whilst maintaining the highest level of safety.
Applicants are required to address these points in the “letter of application” section of the online application.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Estimated start date: Commencing as soon as possible
Position tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 2023 year
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 5 days/week (38 hours/week) combined - across both Colleges
Salary level, range or hourly rate: $58,205 per annum plus up to 12.75% Super
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Sharon Condon
Contact number: 3347 9200
Contact email: cons@cvxmck.edu.au
Closing date: 20-Feb-2023
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About Brisbane Catholic Education
About Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.
Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.
Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Work in one of our BCE schools
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.
Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.
Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.
We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network of schools:
- Teaching
- Senior and Middle Leadership
- Specialist positions
- Non teaching support roles
- Graduate teaching
With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools.
Experience a genuine sense of unity and connectedness that is synonymous with Catholic Education. Building and nurturing meaningful relationships and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie across our school, student, parent and BCE Office communities.
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