Position: Groundsperson/Maintenance
Commencing Date: Term 2
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: $62,632 - $63,968 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 unless filled prior

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known "Journey to Emmaus" from the Gospel of Luke. The theme of "journey" is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom. Although the college is relatively young, it has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people. Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.

About the role

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking and experienced and dedicated Groundsperson/Maintenance. This role is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months commencing from 22nd April 2025 until 19 April 2026.

The Groundsperson/Maintenance, under the direction of the Principal, contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the school grounds. The Groundsperson/Maintenance will be required to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety at all times. The Groundsperson/Maintenance will work with limited supervision under the direction of the Principal.

Key Accountabilities

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain lawn, trim trees overhanging branches, hedging, blowing down and outdoor vacuuming
• Operations of different machinery, ride on and walking behind scrubbers, sweepers and mowers etc.
• Assist with constant upkeep and upgrading of College grounds and gardens, including fertilising, weeding, poisoning, landscaping and minor irrigation checks and repairs as required
• Bin runs, rubbish removal, tilling sandpits and pressure cleaning
• Assist with setting up for College functions and displays
• Carry out minor repairs to the College property and equipment, including: but not limited to
• Assist with marking playing fields
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery and sheds, including external cleaning
• Assist with general maintenance, upkeep and cleaning duties as reasonably requested

Other related duties as reasonably requested by the Grounds Supervisor and Facilities Manager

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
• Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant certificate or trade qualifications
• Horticultural, landscaping or green keeping experience

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Package + Benefits on offer
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.