Maintenance and Grounds Person (Maintenance)
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
13 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
18.5
11.2 teaching · 7.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
173
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
67 girls · 106 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a single-stream regional school located in the heart of Margaret River, catering for approximately 220 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. The school prides itself on providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment that supports student learning and wellbeing.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a Maintenance and Grounds Person to maintain the school’s buildings, property and grounds to a high standard of safety, functionality and presentation. This is a part-time ongoing position (0.8 FTE Mon – Thurs, with flexibility in working hours across these days), commencing 9 March 2026 (negotiable).
The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and grounds tasks required to ensure the school environment is safe, functional and visually appealing. The role works collaboratively with the Principal, Leadership Team and Finance Officer and contributes to planning related to infrastructure, maintenance and safety.
The Maintenance and Grounds Person is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
•Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, facilities and equipment
•Maintaining school grounds, including lawns, gardens, playgrounds and outdoor learning areas
•Ensuring the school environment is safe, secure and well presented at all times
•Supporting Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, including hazard identification and reporting
•Assisting with environmental management and sustainable practices
•Working in consultation with the Principal, Lea…