Grounds and Maintenance Officer (Full time Ongoing Position)

Commencing: 21 September 2026

Position Details

St Kieran Catholic Primary School is a co-educational, double stream primary school with a strong and vibrant community. The school has a current enrolment of 528 students from 3 Year Old Kindergarten to Year 6 with an

Education Support Unit and a Regional Early Intervention Centre for Students with Disabilities. The school was originally established in 1920 by the Sisters of Mercy and maintains strong links with the Congregation.

The school has a very supportive parent and parish community that sees the St Kieran environment as a family.

This relationship is encouraged and embraced by all.

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing on 21/09/2026. The successful candidate must be available

Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 3.00pm, with some weekend work required.

The Grounds and Maintenance Officer is responsible for ensuring the school grounds and facilities are presented to a high standard at all times. The role involves maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors, while implementing the school's maintenance plan.

The position requires a person with good interpersonal and organisational skills, and includes booking and meeting with various trades. Experience in a similar work environment is an advantage.

Key responsibilities include

• Daily upkeep and presentation of school grounds and gardens

• General maintenance and repair of school buildings, equipment and facilities





• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements

• Monitoring and reporting maintenance needs

• Coordinating, booking and liaising with contractors and tradespeople

• Assisting with the setup and pack-down of school events as required

• Supporting the ongoing implementation of the school's maintenance schedule

Selection Criteria: (if applicable)

Essential

- Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents.
- A commitment to high work standards and a work ethic that meets the demands of the role.
- Has a sense of pride and enjoys the work they do.
- Has the ability to work independently and the initiative to organise and prioritise workloads.
- Attend staff training and development sessions as directed.
- Has a professional attitude and is respectful of the environment they are working.

Qualifications Required: (if applicable) Current First Aid Certificate (to be obtained if not held)

National Coordinated Criminal History Check, from the Department of Education

Working with Children Screen Check

Have completed or are working towards 'Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School'

Applications must be in digital form via email to [email protected]. This should include a cover letter and a resume that includes the name of your current employer and at least one further referee.

📌 Groundskeeper & Maintenance Person (Tuart Hill)
🏢 St Kieran Catholic Primary School
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