Head Groundsperson (Grounds and Maintenance)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
4 September 2026
Posted 20 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
54.6
26.1 teaching · 28.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
304
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
15%
Girls vs boys
140 girls · 164 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
HEAD GROUNDSPERSON
Position Details
Christ the King is a double stream Catholic Primary School with classes from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 and a wonderful, vibrant Additional Needs Learning Support Centre. The school is situated 6 kilometres from the Fremantle harbour and 1 minute from the heart of Fremantle. Our school is set in a beautiful setting surrounded by trees and family homes. The School enjoys a close relationship with the Parish and the strong support of the parent community. Together with a comprehensive academic curriculum, Christ the King places strong emphasis on community and on excellence in teaching and learning.
Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the ongoing position of Grounds Person to commence in 2027. The appointment is fulltime, working 48 weeks a year and is classified as Head Groundsperson (Classification Code 04047) in accordance with the EBA.
Selection Criteria
•Commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
•Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
•A service mind-set.
•Demonstrated experience of working effectively within teams to achieve objectives.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently, to prioritise work, show flexibility, take initiative and meet deadlines.
•Extensive experience in maintaining and developing grounds, including mowing, planting and planning.
•Manage and liaise with major maintenance contractors and perform minor maintenance.
•Assist with the care and maintenance of buildings, furniture and equipment.
•Undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers and bru…