Facilities Officer (Groundsperson) - St Therese's Catholic Primary School

Position: Facilities Officer (Groundsperson)
Commencement Date: As soon as able or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-time
Hours per week: 25 hpw
Hourly rate: Services Staff Level 2 - $32.53 - $33.22 per hour
Applications Close: Fri day, 23 October 2026

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Monto in the position of Facilities Officer (Groundsperson) . This is a term-time continuing position for 25hpw, commencing as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

We are seeking applicants who will contribute to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school through a high level of personal motivation and initiative in the ongoing maintenance, beautification, and development of the school’s facilities and grounds.

Reporting to the Principal, this role performs daily grounds and maintenance tasks including minor repairs and maintenance of school building and surrounds, gardening and grounds beautification and various other tasks as required.

Typical duties include but are not limited:-

- Securing grounds and equipment – keeping our school safe
- Mowing, trimming and fertilising lawns and turf areas
- Repairing and maintaining irrigation systems
- Weeding, planting and fertilising gardens
- Outdoor cleaning and use of high-pressure water cleaner
- Identify and assist with minor building maintenance – e.g., touch up painting and other minor repairs.
- Assembling, moving, and relocating furniture
- Assisting with the set-up of spaces for school events




- Gardening and general caretaking of school buildings and gardens
- Working with other grounds staff, as required
- Rubbish and waste management
- Working with, contractors to oversee major repairs and maintenance
- Assist with the completion and documentation of a variety of workplace health and safety tasks as required by the principal.

The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills.

What we offer

- Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 2 - $32.53 - $33.22 per hour
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Applicants must read,



understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools

Further information

- For a confidential conversation please contact Courtney McVean , Principal, St Therese's Catholic Primary School, Monto , on .
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 23 October 2026

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a currentenrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working workplace, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional andcareer development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversityin our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to theworkplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis oncaring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of theirlives.

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