Groundsperson - Sacred Heart Primary School, BOOVAL
Brisbane Catholic Education
Booval
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2023
Job overview
Sacred Heart School, Booval caters for primary students and has a current enrolment of over 560 students. Our school motto is To Love is to Serve and it is with this spirit which makes our school the caring community it is. Our vision is to develop Spirit, Mind and Body in Our Catholic Community. We do this through living Catholic Faith, Values and Traditions that acknowledge our heritage; delivering a holistic education that supports the development of the Life Long Learner; and developing positive and inclusive relationships based in Christian values. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Sacred Heart Primary is seeking a Groundsperson with a genuine passion for their work to deliver a range of services for the upkeep, maintenance, and development our school grounds.
Duties include:
• Landscaping and lawn work and maintaining clean and tidy school,
• Routine trade and non-trade maintenance and repairs,
• Providing feedback into planning, preparing and development of school grounds,
• Liaise with various internal and external personnel on issues of lost property and damage to facilities,
• Assist with setting up significant school events, and
• 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.
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: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 3 days per week (Days to be negotiated)
Salary level, range or hourly rate: Services Staff Level 2 - $29.35 per hour
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: Megan Preston
Contact number: 3282 1976
Contact email: pbovfinance@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 29-Jan-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.
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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.
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