1d ago , from Freshwater Christian College

Freshwater Christian College is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance Supervisor to join our team on a full-time basis. The start date is negotiable.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the College’s grounds and maintenance function to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming workplace for students, staff, and visitors. The role combines team leadership and maintenance planning with hands-on trade work, ensuring the College’s buildings, grounds, and facilities are kept to a high standard of safety, functionality, and presentation.

Further information can be found in theJob Description.

- Hold (or have the ability to obtain prior to commencement) a current Queensland Working with Children Positive Notice (Blue Card).
- Fully aligned with the values, virtues, and Christian beliefs of Freshwater Christian College
- Able to affirm the College’s Statement of Faith
- Trade qualification (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, horticulture, or similar) with current relevant licence(s)
- Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
- Strong hands-on trade/maintenance skills and willingness to work alongside the team
- Sound understanding of WHS requirements in a maintenance/grounds context
- Current Queensland driver’s licence
- Strong organisational and time-management skills,



with the ability to prioritise competing demands
- Good communication skills, able to liaise professionally with staff, contractors, and school leadership
- Ability to manage stock, inventory, and ordering processes
- Good interpersonal skills; able to work positively with students, staff, and suppliers
- Able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively
- Ability to comply with College policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and training requirements (WHS, risk management, child protection, confidentiality)
- Possess the right to work in Australia without needing sponsorship.

Highly Regarded

- Experience working in a school or similarly complex facility environment
- Horticulture or turf management experience
- Experience with small plant/equipment operation and maintenance (mowers, ride-ons, etc.)
- First Aid certification
- White Card (construction induction)

Freshwater Christian College is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people. Refer to our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing below.

Applications close at 8 am, 27 November 2026.

The College reserves the right to remove the job advertisement when a suitable applicant is found.

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📌 Grounds & Maintenance Supervisor (Cairns North)
🏢 Freshwater Christian College
📍 Cairns North