Grounds and Maintenance Officer

St Augustine's Parish School · Salisbury, SA

Employment

Part time, Temporary

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

2 October 2026

8 days remaining

Posted 23 Sep 2026

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About St Augustine's Parish School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

R-6

School staff (FTE)

97.1

47.8 teaching · 49.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

664

Indigenous students

3%

Language other than English

49%

Girls vs boys

327 girls · 337 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

The Opportunity

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining beautiful spaces, and can turn your hand to a wide range of maintenance tasks?

St Augustine's Parish School is seeking a Casual Grounds & Maintenance Officer (Grade 3 ESO) to help maintain our buildings, grounds and facilities to a high standard. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for our students, staff and community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain school grounds, gardens, lawns and outdoor areas.
  • Perform general repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment and facilities.
  • Assist with the upkeep of playgrounds, sporting areas and irrigation systems.
  • Support contractors and maintenance projects as required.
  • Conduct routine safety checks and contribute to WHS compliance.
  • Maintain maintenance records and ensure tools and equipment are kept in good working order. 

About You

You are a practical, reliable and self-motivated team player who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in a job well done.

You will bring:

  • Experience in grounds, gardening, maintenance or a related field.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • A commitment to safe work practices.
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work independently and show initiative.
  • A willingness to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. 

Why Us

At St Augustine's Parish School, you'll join a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community where every person is valued. Set on attractive grounds in the heart of Salisb…

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