Ground & Utility Officer
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
23 August 2026
About St Patrick's College
1,522
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
131.2
Teaching FTE
72.5
Non-teaching FTE
1,020
ICSEA value
56th percentile · Average SES
11%
EAL/D Background
5%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic Grounds & Utility team in a full-time capacity as a Grounds & Utility Officer team member, responsible for overseeing the general grounds and building maintenance of our Croagh Patrick Campus.
This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced, practical, and motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities.
You will play a key role in ensuring the campus is safe, well-maintained, and presented to a high standard for students, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include grounds maintenance, coordinating and undertaking general building maintenance, setting up for school functions and events, and ensuring the school grounds and surrounding areas remain clean, safe, and tidy. The role also involves maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and appearance of all external areas, including pathways and hard surfaces, contributing to scheduled preventative maintenance programs throughout the year, and assisting with the day-to-day operational needs of the Croagh Patrick Campus.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.
About You
As a Grounds & Utility Officer you will have:
- A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard whilst maintaining the highest level of safety
- Previous experience in groundskeeping, turf management, horticulture, or general building maintenance.
- The ability to work collegially in a team environment, as well as t…