Job Description

Utility Officer n

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 safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning school environment that supports high‑quality learning for all students.

About the Role n

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.

Key Responsibilities n

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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 n

We are looking for someone who can:

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- Work collegially and in a team environment
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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 nn
- 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? nn
- 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 2024.

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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 2026

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Applications Close: 7 September 2026

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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)
🏢 Catholic Education Tasmania
📍 Hobart