Bus Driver & Maintenance Officer - St Thomas More College, SUNNYBANK

St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for over 1140 students. Our College opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students. This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity and the skills to achieve success in life.  Watch this great video or explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic applicant for this full-time permanent opportunity to be a member of the Maintenance & Bus Driving team at St Thomas More College.


Grounds & Maintenance Officer

The role holder works with the Facilities and Maintenance Officer to undertake routine duties for the care and maintenance of the College grounds and property.

Qualifications/Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in grounds keeping and building and equipment maintenance in a service or school environment
• Ability to work within a team environment

Bus Driver

In addition, this position also drives our school bus.
The College has a fleet of buses with several school bus routes scheduled every school day. 
The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe transportation of our students and staff to and from the College using designated routes.

Skills & Experience:

• Professional and well presented
• Work competently within a team environment
• Display a positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Current Qld HR/MR licence
• Drivers’ authority
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission buses

Apply
Applicants are required to address these points in the letter of application section of the online application form.

Please refer to the attached Position Descriptions for more detailed information about these roles.

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 February 2023

Position tenure:  Continuing

Weeks worked:  Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 5 days/week (38 hours/week)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Service Staff Level 3 - $61,409 per annum (plus up to 12.75% Superannuation)

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:   Julie Redmond

Contact number:   3323 4600

Contact email:   jredmond@stmc.qld.edu.au

Closing date:     29-Jan-2023

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