St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton is seeking a temporary part-time (30 hours per week) Groundsperson to join the team until the end of 2025.
St Catherine's Catholic College draws its students from the Singleton local Government Area.
Singleton is approximately 73 kilometres from Newcastle, close to attractions such as historical villages of Morpeth and Wollombi and a 30minute drive from the beautiful vineyard area of the Hunter Valley.
The College is a co-educational school offering a comprehensive curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Nestled in the beautiful Hunter Valley, St Catherine's has a proud history of excellence and achievements in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits and offers a seamless transition for your all students in their educational journey.
St Catherine's is a Visible Wellbeing School focused on high expectations for all students.
We have a Gifted Education Program and provide differentiated curriculum for students with diverse learning needs, both intervention and extension.
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Groundsperson under the direction of the principal contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the schools' grounds.
The Groundsperson will be required to support the school with (including but not limited to) building and grounds maintenance, cleaning and opening/closing the school premises.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school Demonstrated experience performing maintenance tasks unsupervised; Demonstrated ability to manage the school's maintenance program; Experience in managing and maintaining school grounds and buildings or similar experience ; Experience or willingness to comply with relevant security provisions; Demonstrated understanding of current Work Health and Safety requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS Certificate III or Trade Certificate in relevant field (desirable) Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport Employee assistance program (EAP) Training and staff development programs Paid parental leave for eligible employees Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Lauren Carlson, Acting Principal on Tel: (02) 6578 9600 or via email: ****** TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND Please provide a cover letter along with your resume Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 11.59pm Additional information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.
It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement.
Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
