4d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle
St Mary's Catholic College Gatesheadis seeking a permanent part-time (8 hours per week) Groundspersonto join the team, commencing January 2027.
St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters. It is recognised and acclaimed as a protected, disciplined, welcoming and caring community. It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people. A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
- Demonstrated experience performing maintenance tasks unsupervised;
- Demonstrated ability to manage the school's maintenance program;
- Experience in managing and maintaining school grounds and buildings or similar experience ;
- Experience or willingness to comply with relevant security provisions;
- Demonstrated understanding of current Work Health and Safety requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate III or Trade Certificate in relevant field (desirable)
- Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport(T&C;'s apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: 4***or via email: *************@mn.catholic.edu.au
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.