About Loreto

Join a community inspired by Mary Ward's vision that "women in time to come will do much".

Loreto College is proud to be recognised in 2026 as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by The Educator, an award which celebrates leading Australian schools and education providers.

At Loreto, we empower young women to become seekers of truth and doers of justice, guided by our five core values: Felicity, Freedom, Sincerity, Verity, and Justice. With new purpose‑built learning spaces, and preparations underway for our centenary in 2028, this is a compelling time to join our school community.

As part of our team, you will contribute to a holistic education that balances academic excellence with wellbeing, work in a culture grounded in community values, respect, and compassion, and inspire students to be courageous, socially responsible, and resilient leaders.

Within our Loreto community, we value the contributions of our staff and offer a range of benefits, including:

Five weeks paid Annual Leave (pro-rata)

Annual leave loading on up to four (4) weeks paid annual leave

Salary packaging options

Ten (10) days personal leave (pro-rata)

College-supported professional development and learning opportunities

Employer paid annual training in CPR and triennial training in First Aid for permanent staff

Access to EAP Support for staff members and their immediate family

About this Opportunity

Join a welcoming and supportive Facilities and Services team at Loreto College Coorparoo and play a hands‑on role in maintaining the beautiful grounds that our students, staff and visitors enjoy every day. This part‑time opportunity will suit someone who takes pride in creating and caring for attractive outdoor spaces, particularly rose gardens, while contributing to the presentation, safety and enjoyment of the College environment.





This position is remunerated at Level 3 of the School Services structure under the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Religious Institute Schools of Queensland and will commence in July 2026, or as negotiated for the right applicant.

In this role you will work across the College campus improving and maintaining the garden and grounds, with the following duties representing a typical day:

- Maintainance and care of the existing College gardens and grounds, including general garden upkeep to ensure the grounds remain attractive and well presented.
- Develop and maintain the College's rose gardens, including seasonal pruning, deadheading, companion planting, pest management and ongoing rose care.
- Support the presentation and safety of the campus, including maintaining garden beds and pathways, removing green waste and keeping outdoor areas neat, tidy and welcoming.
- Monitor plant health, through irrigation and seasonal garden maintenance programs.

About you

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on and self‑motivated gardener who takes pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces. With experience in horticulture, landscaping or garden maintenance, you have a robust knowledge of plant care and enjoy working outdoors in all seasons. Experience with rose care would be highly regarded. You are organised, proactive and able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team.

You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the College’s Student Protection Policy and processes. To be able to work alongside our students, you will need to hold a valid Working with Children Check Positive Paid Employee Notice (BlueCard).

More detailed information about this position is available via the College's website under Employment (discover-loreto/employment).

Applications close 10.00am onTuesday, 11 August 2026.

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📌 Groundsman (Gardener) (Brisbane)
🏢 Loreto College Coorparoo
📍 Brisbane