Grounds Service

Summary

Help maintain and care for the school's grounds, including gardens, lawns, and sporting ovals, creating a vibrant environment for all.

• Location: Star of the Sea - Torquay
• Start date: 13/04/2026 - 04/12/2026
• Work hours: 15 hours per week
• Salary: $31.17per hour + Super 
• Status: Part Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 12th April 2026
• Contact: (07) 4125 1220 | ptorquay@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Removal of rubbish and debris from garden and grounds areas including the emptying of bins and disposing of waste material to maintain a clean, tidy, and litter-free school building and grounds environment
• Routinely maintaining and/or repairing reticulation and irrigation systems, under supervision
• Safely operate and maintain small machinery and plant, as required, considering the risk to self and others
• Assisting in the maintenance of playing surfaces, including setting up of greens, top dressing, fertilising under supervision, seeding, turfing, coring, and sprigging
• Assisting in the preparation of ovals for sporting events and carnivals.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: 

• A safety mindset being aware of risks, following safety protocols, using PPE, and ensuring the safety of yourself and others while maintaining the grounds and equipment
• Knowledge of maintaining and repairing reticulation and irrigation systems, with supervision
• Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery
• Experience assisting in the u…