Position Details

St Mary’s Catholic School Boyup Brook is seeking a reliable, proactive and community-minded Grounds Person (or Grounds Maintenance Company) to care for our beautiful school environment. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained space for our students, staff, and families — and we’re looking for someone who will help keep our grounds looking their best.

About The Position

This is a part time role offering approximately 10 hours of work per week. The position is initially temporary, with the potential to transition into an ongoing role based on school needs and performance.

As a small regional school, you'll play an important role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students, families, and wider community.

We welcome applications from individuals or businesses capable of providing contracted grounds maintenance services. As a small regional school, you'll play an important role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students, families, and wider community.

Key Responsibilities The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the school’s outdoor environment, including:

Grounds &

- Garden Care

- Mowing, edging, and whipper snipping lawns
- Maintaining garden beds, pruning, weeding, mulching
- Watering and general upkeep of school gardens

General Maintenance &
- Handyman Tasks





- Minor repairs and upkeep around school buildings and outdoor areas
- Assisting with small maintenance tasks as required

Site Upkeep &
- Safety

- Clearing paths and walkways
- Leaf blowing and debris management
- Helping ensure outdoor areas remain safe, tidy, and hazard-free for students and staff

About You / Your Company We are looking for someone who:

- Takes pride in their work and attention to detail
- Is reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Has experience in groundskeeping, gardening, or maintenance
- Has the ability to perform physical tasks necessary for the role
- Holds a valid Working With Children Check (or is willing to obtain one)

For contractors: relevant business insurances are required. Hours &
- Conditions

- Approximately 10 hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling
- Temporary contract, with potential to become ongoing
- Negotiable start date
- Pay rate or contract fee determined based on experience and candidate type (individual vs. contractor)

How to Apply Please Submit

- A brief cover letter outlining your experience
- Your CV or company profile
- Contact details for at least one referee
- Copies of relevant qualifications or certifications (if applicable)

Applications can be emailed to: Principal –
- Ms Caroline Leighton

Applications to be emailed to: [email protected]

Applications Close: Friday 20th November 2026

📌 Groundsperson (Grounds and Maintenance) (Boyup Brook)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Boyup Brook