Grounds Maintenance Officer
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Salary range
Closing date
18 August 2026
Posted 4 Aug 2026
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Role description
About the Opportunity
If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.
The School
St Mary MacKillop Primary, South Penrith is a welcoming and vibrant Catholic community where students are inspired to grow in faith and achieve their full potential. Guided by the values of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we are committed to fostering a love of learning, respect for others and a strong sense of belonging. Our dedicated staff work in partnership with families to create a safe, supportive and engaging environment that nurtures the spiritual, academic, social and emotional development of every child.
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Grounds Maintenance Officer to join our school community on a Permanent part-time basis, commencing ASAP! This role will be 36 hours per fortnight (days are negotiable)
This role plays an important part in supporting the daily operations of the school by maintaining safe, clean and well-presented facilities and grounds. Working collaboratively with school leadership and staff, you will contribute to an environment that supports positive learning and pastoral outcomes for students.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Principal or their delegate, you will undertake a range of building, grounds and cleaning duties, including:
- General maintenance and non-specialised repair work
- Gardening and grounds upkeep, including planting and turf care
- Operating and maintaining grounds eq…