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Groundsperson - St. Matthew's Cornubia

Groundsperson - St. Matthew's Cornubia

St Matthew's Cornubia Primary School

Cornubia

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time
Start date:
5th August 2019

Job overview


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.

Groundsperson - St. Matthew's Cornubia We are seeking a suitable person to for the Groundsperson position at St. Matthew's. The position requires a person with a broad range of skills associated with development, maintenance, and care of school grounds, gardens and property within an overall programmed approach. Typical duties include building and grounds maintenance, venue and room set-ups and participation in Workplace Health and Safety requirements.


St Matthew's Primary School is situated in Cornubia, Logan City, south of Brisbane and prides itself on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning. We are a co-educational school with a current enrolment of 530 students. Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extra curricular activities. We are a high quality inclusive Catholic school offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values.

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Estimated Start Date:
  5th August 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 Hours per week. Monday to Friday

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate:  

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:
  Tim Stinson

Contact Telephone Number:   3209 6155

Contact Email:   pcornubia@bne.catholic.edu.au

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About St Matthew's Cornubia Primary School

St Matthew's Cornubia is a Catholic, co-educational school serving prep to Year 6, located in Cornubia, Queensland, a suburb of Logan City, 30 kilometres south east of Brisbane. This primary school has a population of 554 students, supported by 37 teaching staff.

One of the largest Catholic Primary Schools in Queensland, St Matthew’s was established in the 1980s with just one building, no church and 57 students. In 1987 the school church was built and in 1990s the school became well established with several new buildings, a pre-school and a library.

Principal

Tim Stinson

Facilities

St Matthew’s offers a range of facilities to students including the new Mackillop Place; an educational facility with a performance space, music and art rooms. The school also has two computer labs, data projectors in each classroom and a bank of laptops for each grade. A new library has been built and is well resourced. The school has architect-designed playgrounds, two large ovals, basketball courts, netball courts as well as undercover courts all set within extensive well maintained school grounds.

Curriculum

The school aims to provide a “learner-centred curriculum" to cater for the unique developmental needs, interests, learning styles and preferences of children. St Matthew’s follows the Australian Curriculum and provides religious education to students. Specialist teachers are provided for physical education, music, Spanish, learning support, the library, curriculum development and information and communication technology.

School ethos

St Matthew’s ​​Catholic Primary School exists to promote "the development of the total person by integrating faith, love and life experiences. It emphasises the central place of Jesus Christ and builds a Christian atmosphere where gospel values are encouraged and upheld”. These values guide the school in providing “a holistic education wherein each child’s true potential can be developed through academic achievement incorporating spiritual, social, intellectual and physical growth”.

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