Job Description
Utility Officer
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LENAH VALLEY, TAS
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Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
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Ongoing | Part time
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0.6 FTE | 22.5 Hours Per Week
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48 Weeks Per Year + pro-rata Annual Leave
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 8.00am – 4:00pm
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is situated in the convenient location of Lenah Valley, offering classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6 in a caring, friendly, family environment.
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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Utility Officer to join our team and help maintain a secure, welcoming, and well‐functioning school environment that supports high‐quality learning for all students.
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About the Role
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The Utility Officer plays a vital role in ensuring our school grounds, buildings, and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. This position requires a hands‐on, proactive individual with trade‐level skills who can coordinate maintenance tasks and respond effectively to daily operational needs.
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The successful applicant will support the Catholic Identity and Evangelising Mission of the school and work collaboratively with staff, contractors, volunteers, and the broader school community.
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Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate school maintenance program, allocating tasks to other utility staff, sub‐contractors and/or volunteers as appropriate, and supervising work performed.
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Coordinate and supervise school turf care and grounds program, allocating tasks to other utility staff, sub‐contractors and/or volunteers as appropriate, and supervising work performed.
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Undertake specialised maintenance and / or grounds tasks that require the planning, ordering and modification of building or other materials.
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Maintain hand and power tools and equipment to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose.
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Follow chemical usage and storage procedures and when required, mix chemicals following manufacturer and organisational standards.
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Ensure that school vehicles such as buses or utility vehicles are registered, maintained and cleaned and undertake such duties when required.
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Move items of furniture and classroom supplies around the School.
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Mark lines on school ovals/grounds for sporting events.
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Set up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events at the School such as marquees or tents.
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Required Skills, Experience And Attributes
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We are looking for someone who can:
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Work collegially and in a team workplace
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Communicate effectively with a range of people from differing levels / backgrounds
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Coordinate routine activities, set priorities and deliver tasks on time
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Perform effectively in an environment with competing demands
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Apply literacy and numeracy skills effectively
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Act with due care and diligence
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Demonstrated reliability, dependability, flexibility and adaptability
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Work independently with minimal supervision
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Qualifications & Requirements
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Valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
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Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check.
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Relevant qualification eg Trade Certificate or Certificate III or equivalent
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Current Tasmanian vehicle driver licence
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Current Tasmanian driver licence for medium rigid vehicles or the willingness to work towards obtaining one.
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Why Join Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School?
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Be part of a welcoming, mission‐driven school community
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Contribute to meaningful work that supports students, families, and staff
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A beautiful setting, with a collaborative and supportive staff culture.
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Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and opportunities to make a real impact
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Catholic Education Tasmania and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.
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Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement ****.
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We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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Applications Close: 12 noon Monday 7th September ****
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Applications Close: 7 September ****
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If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Casey Mullen via email:
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📌 Utility Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Catholic Education Office
📍 Hobart