Groundsperson

Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027

Employment Type: Term Time Permanent - 30 hours per week

Salary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications: 3pm Tuesday 10th November 2026, unless filled prior

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible

St Joseph’s Parish School has at its very heart, the values of Learning, Love, Community and Respect, as Jesus showed. Together, with engaged and supportive parents, the staff of St Joseph’s create a safe and stimulating learning environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve his or her potential.

The Groundsperson will be responsible for the upkeep of the school grounds at St Joseph's School, Weipa which will include:

• Chemical spraying (required to hold a current ChemCert license)
• Keeping of school maintenance records
• Ability to perform basic maintenance of facilities
• Experience with operating and servicing/maintenance of a range of turf machinery and equipment (ie mowers, line trimmers, rotary hoe)
• Maintaining plants, gardens and school vehicles
• Knowledge of irrigation operating systems and ability to maintain the system
• Monitor and act on all compliance related tasks. This may include liasing with the WHS Manager, coordinating contractors and performing inspections, onsite and coordinating weekend works

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your…