Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
10 November 2026
Posted 19 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
102.3
77.8 teaching · 24.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,030
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
538 girls · 492 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant | James Sheahan CHS, Orange
Co-educational, Years 7-12
Permanent Full-time Position, 76 hours per fortnight
Commencing: 7 December 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and proactive Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant to join the supportive team at James Sheahan CHS, Orange. The Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the school by ensuring the grounds, facilities and learning environments are safe, well-maintained and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.
This position contributes to the overall presentation and functionality of the school environment and helps create a positive first impression for the broader school community. The successful applicant will work under the direction of the School Principal and will be responsible for a range of grounds, maintenance and general operational duties.
We are seeking a Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant who can support the effective operation of the school by:
Maintaining and caring for lawns, gardens, sporting ovals, grounds and outdoor spaces.
Preparing ovals and sporting areas for school events, carnivals and other activities as required.
Safely operating and maintaining machinery and equipment relevant to the role.
Assisting with general maintenance tasks across buildings, furniture, equipment and school facilities.
Supporting the cleanliness, good order and presentation of grounds, storage areas and maintenance workspaces.
Assisting with the preparation of classrooms, furniture, equipment and fittings a…