Lourdes Hill College educates young women to embrace life and a passionate love of learning in a nurturing, inclusive and innovative Catholic learning community. We equip each person to reach their potential and boldly embody Benedictine values, listening actively with the 'ear of the heart'. Our overarching vision is to be universally recognised for empowering generations of young women to be a transforming Benedictine presence in our world.
Lourdes Hill College educates young women to embrace life and a passionate love of learning in a nurturing, inclusive and innovative Catholic learning community. We equip each person to reach their potential and boldly embody Benedictine values, listening actively with the 'ear of the heart'. Our overarching vision is to be universally recognised for empowering generations of young women to be a transforming Benedictine presence in our world.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Leading Hand
The Property Services Leading Hand provides day to day coordination and supervision of the Property Services Team, with responsibility for monitoring the quality, safety and timely completion of work. This includes maintenance, grounds, transport coordination, events and other operational activities across the College.
The role coordinates bus schedules, allocates vehicles and drivers, undertakes driving duties and monitors vehicle and driver readiness. The Property Services Leading Hand works alongside the team, checks that work meets the required standard and provides practical support during daily operations, urgent requirements and peak workload periods.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Property Services, you will help coordinate the maintenance team, manage operational priorities and contribute to the long‐term upkeep of our facilities.
Duties and indicators of successful performance include but are not limited to :
Day to day Coordination, Supervision and Delivery




Maintenance and Grounds Oversight
Bus Driving and Coordination
Maintenance Request and Ticket Coordination
Events, Logistics and Operational Support
Tools, Equipment and Stock Management
Workplace Health & Safety
About You
You are someone who enjoys practical work, takes initiative and is committed to delivering high‐quality outcomes. You are organised, reliable and able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
You will ideally bring:
demonstrated experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, facilities maintenance, or a related trade;
proven experience supervising or leading a small team in a practical work environment;
sound knowledge of secure work practices, including risk assessment and hazard identification;
experience operating and maintaining grounds equipment (e.g., mowers, line trimmers, small machinery);
ability to interpret work schedules, maintenance plans and site drawings.
current driver's licence appropriate for the College vehicles and buses the role is required to drive; and
experience in a school, sporting or large campus environment.
Why join us?
Lourdes Hill College is a leading Catholic school for girls with a proud Benedictine tradition. Our staff are passionate about creating an environment where students and colleagues can flourish.
When you join our team, you'll enjoy:
A supportive and collaborative workplace
A diverse role with genuine variety
The opportunity to make a visible difference every day
Ongoing professional development
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
The satisfaction of contributing to a vibrant school community.
A Role Description for the position is available on the College
Please note: This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
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📌 Leading Hand (Brisbane)
🏢 Lourdes Hill College
📍 Brisbane