Groundsperson and Maintenance

Position: Groundsperson
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent Position - 38 Hours Per Week
Salary Range: $62,747-$64,802 per annum pending experience
Hours: 38 hours a week
Commencing: As Soon as Pracitable 
Closing Date: Monday, 9 June 2025 unless filled prior

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.

About the role

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers are seeking applications from a hardworking and passionate Groundsperson.  This is a full time, permanent position commencing on as soon as practicable and working 38 hours per week.

The Groundsperson contributes to the effective and efficient operation of Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers by providing a high level of maintenance and development of the facilities. The Groundsperson will work within a team to provide resource management, a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement. The Groundsperson ensures that a high standard of safe play area is maintained.

Key Accountabilities

• Basic maintenance (including preventative maintenance) to equipment, grounds and gardens in accordance with schedules and routines or as directed by the Principal including:
  • Lawn and garden establishment and maintenance
  • Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
  • Operation of a specialised range of machinery, for example ride on mower, GOAT, pole and chain saws
  • Use of herbicides and pesticides, compliant with safe work practices
  • Control and maintenance of stores and facilities
  • Assisting with building maintenance, painting, general clean and washing down of facilities
  • Carry out minor repairs to the schools property and equipment as requested
  • Assist with the setup and dismantling equipment for school functions
• Ensuring all work tasks comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements by liaising with the WHS Officer/Principal
• Other duties as determined by the Principal.

About You

Experience

• Competent in the use and/or maintenance of equipment typically used in grounds/maintenance services
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain gardens and lawn areas
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with students, parents, teachers and school administrators
• Demonstrated ability to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety and to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation
• Demonstrates a positive approach towards maintaining a high standard of service.

Skills

• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, and anti-discriminatory practices as applied in an education work environment
• Ability to ensure a high standard of safety and due diligence applies to all areas of work
• Ability to work independently and with others as a team member.

Attributes

• Demonstrates a positive approach towards maintaining a high standard of service, including attention to detail and initiative
• Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of students, staff and school community
• Ability to prioritise workload and role requirements independently and as part of a team
• Ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.

Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
• Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
• This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process. 

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant certificate or trade qualifications.

For some positions, it is strongly recommended for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission. 

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Range
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

How to apply

• Upload a current resume
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 9 June 2025 unless filled prior.

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