Utility Officer
LENAH VALLEY, TAS
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Ongoing | Part-time
0.6 FTE | 22.5 Hours Per Week
48 Weeks Per Year + pro-rata Annual Leave
Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 8.00am – 4:00pm
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.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Utility Officer to join our team and help maintain a protected, welcoming, and well‐functioning school environment that supports high‐quality learning for all students.
About the Role
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate school maintenance program, allocating tasks to other utility staff, sub‐contractors and/or volunteers as appropriate, and supervising work performed.
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.




Undertake specialised maintenance and / or grounds tasks that require the planning, ordering and modification of building or other materials.
Maintain hand and power tools and equipment to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose.
Follow chemical usage and storage procedures and when required, mix chemicals following manufacturer and organisational standards.
Ensure that school vehicles such as buses or utility vehicles are registered, maintained and cleaned and undertake such duties when required.
Move items of furniture and classroom supplies around the School.
Mark lines on school ovals/grounds for sporting events.
Set up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events at the School such as marquees or tents.
Required Skills, Experience And Attributes
We are looking for someone who can:
Work collegially and in a team environment
Communicate effectively with a range of people from differing levels / backgrounds
Coordinate routine activities, set priorities and deliver tasks on time
Perform effectively in an environment with competing demands
Apply literacy and numeracy skills effectively
Act with due care and diligence
Demonstrated reliability, dependability, flexibility and adaptability




Work independently with minimal supervision
Qualifications & Requirements
Valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check.
Relevant qualification eg Trade Certificate or Certificate III or equivalent
Current Tasmanian vehicle driver licence
Current Tasmanian driver licence for medium rigid vehicles or the willingness to work towards obtaining one.
Why Join Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School?
Be part of a welcoming, mission‐driven school community
Contribute to meaningful work that supports students, families, and staff
A beautiful setting, with a collaborative and supportive staff culture.
Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and opportunities to make a real impact
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.
Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement ****.
We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Applications Close: 12 noon Monday 7th September ****
Applications Close: 7 September ****
If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Casey Mullen via email: ******.
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