Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 September 2026

Support the efficient operation of the school by maintaining buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard.

Salary Range:$84,370plus superannuation
Employment Status:Full-time
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Negotiable
AboutMerici 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 DiplomaProgramme(Years 11 to 12) and the Middle YearsProgramme(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 productive 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 safe, 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 ourwebsite. Information about theCatholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limitedcan be accessedhere .

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

802 Students
57 TeachingStaff
31 Non-Teaching Staff

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 1994. It is committed to the integration of technology across the curriculum for all students and has state of the art facilities.

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