Support the efficient operation of the school by maintaining buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard.
Salary Range: $84,370 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About Merici College
At Merici College, you'll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7 to 12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11 to 12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7 to 10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.
About the Role
The Grounds and Maintenance Officer supports the efficient operation of the school by maintaining buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard. This hands‐on role involves general maintenance, groundskeeping, equipment operation, and event support, helping to create a secure, functional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the wider school community.
Benefits and Opportunities
24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)




Support for professional development and study opportunities
Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications
ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
Completion of a trade qualification or Certificate III (or equivalent knowledge and practical experience)
Light Rigid (LR) Vehicle Licence or willingness to obtain
Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) policy.
CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces.



We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Adrian Heim on ************ or via email ****** .
Application queries: Recruitment team on ************ or via email ****** .

Applicant Information Pack
Merici College is an all girls' 7-12 Catholic college committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. The College focuses on all aspects of learning through its Principles of Powerful Learning. We aim at empowering students to become responsible for their own learning, working in partnership with teachers to maximise the results of the efforts they make as learners. Powerful Learning incorporates concepts such as Blooms Taxonomy, metacognition, the explicit teaching of skills, catering for individual learning styles and abilities through differentiating the curriculum, a whole school approach to literacy and numeracy and meaningful assessment. Merici College has been at the forefront of the use of technology to enhance learning, running an optional laptop program since ****. It is committed to the integration of technology across the curriculum for all students and has state of the art facilities.

📌 Grounds And Maintenance Officer (Australia)
🏢 Catholic Education, Archdiocese Of Canberra And Goulburn
📍 Australia