Grounds and Maintenance Officer (Casual) Commencement Date: From Monday 22nd July 2024 (as required)
Employment Type: Casual
Salary Range: Services Staff Level 3 - $41.47 to $43.23 per hour (casual loaded rate)
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm Thursday, 4 July 2024
St Therese's School, Bentley Park St Therese's Parish School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Edmonton Parish. Located just 20 minutes south of Cairns City, St Therese's provides Catholic Education to an area that is currently referred to as the 'growth corridor' of Cairns.
The first Catholic school in Edmonton, Edmonton Convent School, was established by the Sisters of Mercy on the 29th April, 1929, with an enrolment of just 30 students. Its original location was on the Bruce Highway in the small township of Edmonton - an area that had been originally established as a sugar-milling town to serve the many surrounding sugarcane farms. Since those early days, the school has undergone many changes in its history and was renamed in 1965 to that of St Therese's School.
In 1995, the school was relocated to its current position where it has continued to grow in order to meet the growing enrolment numbers that have resulted from the development of residential areas south of the city. Today, it has an enrolment of approximately 620 students, Prep to Year 6. The school is proud of its rich historical story as well as the modern facilities that are now available to students, enabling a holisitic and quality educational learning environment. 2011 saw the completion of the school master plan following $5.5 million in combined capital projects undertaken as part of the Building the Education Revolution and planned facilities expansion.
About the Role The employee appointed to this position will be competent and experienced in a range of skills including grounds keeping, mowing, gardening, general maintenance and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to: Major non-trade maintenance of equipment. Assists in chemical and other spraying, where required to hold an appropriate license. Completes basic records. Assists in the construction and installation of facilities and systems. Operates a specialised range of machinery e.g. greens, mowers, fairway units. Operates and/or maintains a wide range of turf machinery and equipment. Training and supervision of other employees and including apprentices. Construction of surfaces, including gardens. Installation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. Control and maintenance of stores and facilities. Stock control, record keeping. Plans the work programme in consultation with management. Trades maintenance of equipment. Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. Work Requirements Hold a Working with Children Blue Card Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education Current Drivers Licence
Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level relevant to the position may be required or such knowledge, qualifications and experience that are deemed as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position
What we offer 12.75% employer superannuation contributions Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Access to Employee Assistance Program For further information about the role, please download the Position Description below.
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer. Position Description:Grounds and Maintenance Officer Position Description For more information please contact;
Human Resources
07 4081 3400
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