Grounds and Maintenance OfficerCommencement Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent (22.8 hours per week)Hourly rate: Services Staff - Level 1 - $30.26 to $31.23 Gross per hourClosing Date for Applications: 31 December 2024Mount St Bernard College, HerbertonMount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition. The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick's Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary's Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services. The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education. The college has approximately 180 students, 77% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.About the RoleThe Grounds & Maintenance Officer will work as part of the Grounds and Maintenance Team to carry out general repairs and maintenance of school building and grounds assets. Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:General maintenance and development of turf areas and surrounds (mowing, whipper snipping, trimming, weeding, etc.)Labouring and operating some machineryOperating and maintaining grounds keeping machineryPlanting and maintaining trees and gardens including pruning and weedingSetting out and marking playing fieldsAssisting in maintenance of playing surfaces including setting up of greens, seeding, topdressing, and fertilising, under supervisionMaintaining playgroundsRepairing structures necessitating the use of labourer's tools/skills and general labouring dutiesRepairs and maintenance to school facilities at non-trade level (including but not limited to painting, repairing walls, doors, windows, minor carpentry work, troubleshooting plumbing issues)Moving furniture and other items as requiredMaintaining simple records/administrationDriving College vehicles including 12 seater bus when requiredCleaning of buses and other vehiclesMaintaining appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.Work RequirementsHold a Working with Children Blue CardCurrent driver's licence (LR licence desirable)Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we offerAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary12.75% Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks' paid parental leaveAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFor further information about the role, please download the Position Description. Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.Position Description: Grounds & Maintenance OfficerTo ApplySelect 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.Enquiries:Lisa Caldwell - Business ManagerMount St Bernard College, HerbertonEmail: : #J-18808-Ljbffr