Grounds and Maintenance

Star of the Sea School · Henley Beach, SA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

25 September 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 11 Sep 2026

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About Star of the Sea School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

R-6

School staff (FTE)

58.9

34.5 teaching · 24.4 non-teaching

Students per teacher

16.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

558

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

3%

Girls vs boys

280 girls · 278 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Star of the Sea has the opportunity for a grounds/maintenance worker to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and care of our grounds, buildings and equipment ensuring they are kept to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

  • General garden tasks such as garden and lawn maintenance
  • Routine maintenance and safe handling of handheld power equipment
  • Repairing and maintaining buildings both internal and external
  • Scheduled and unscheduled remedial tasks
  • Testing and Tagging (training can be provided)

About You

We are seeking someone who:

  • Knowledge and experience of general garden and turf management
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to safely and reasonably take instructions
  • Work under general supervision and apply a range of well-developed skills
  • Act in a manner consistent with the code of conduct for staff at Star of the Sea
  • The successful applicant must complete our child safe screening process including working with children’s check. Please refer to the Position Information Description for further information.

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