Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $65,836 - $68,627 per annum pending experience + Super
Closing Date: Monday, 30 September unless filled prior
St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park is a Townsville Girls Catholic College, founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. The College accepts enrolments from girls in years 7 to 12 and offers a wide variety of subjects and vocational programs. The College is also noted for its many extracurricular activities, its commitment to students with special needs, and its variety of service opportunities for students.
About the role St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park is seeking an experienced Groundsperson. This role is a full-time, permanent position commencing as soon as practicable.
The Groundsperson contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the College by providing a high level of gardening care, maintenance, and development of the facilities and transportation services for students. The Groundsperson will work within a team to provide resource management, a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees, and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.
As a requirement of this role, you will be required to perform a Pre-Employment Medical. To join this vibrant school community, you'll need: Possess a current HR Licence (with experience in driving Heavy Vehicles - as you will need to drive the College Bus on a "per-needs" basis). Previous experience in a similar position - maintenance and grounds services. To be competent in the use and/or maintenance of equipment typically used in gardening, building maintenance, and grounds services. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators. To be able to work independently and with others as a team member. Demonstrated ability to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety and to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation. A demonstrated positive approach towards maintaining a high standard of service. Key Accountabilities Typical duties performed may include but are not limited to:
Basic maintenance and development of college facilities to grounds and gardens in accordance with schedules and routines or as directed by the Facilities Supervisor, Business Manager, Principal. Ensuring all work tasks comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements by liaising with the WHS Officer. Assisting with building and grounds maintenance, gardening, painting, general cleaning, and washing down of facilities. Carry out minor repairs to the school's property and equipment as requested. Assist with the setup and dismantling of equipment for school functions. Drive with safety and due care. Assist with College bus pick up and drop offs as required. What we offer: Competitive Salary range: $65,836 - $68,627 per annum pending experience. Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading. Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary. Modern facilities, equipment, and resources. Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions. 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. Deferred Salary Scheme. Access to corporate health schemes. Access to Employee Assistance Program. Wellbeing programs and initiatives. Our Organisation Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
How to apply: Upload a current resume. Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes, and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description. Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title, and email address). Please see the Position Description for more information.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 30 September 2024 unless filled prior.
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