Keep Busy, Stay Active – Casual Grounds Roles with Townsville Catholic Education

Townsville Catholic Education – Relief Groundspersons Casual

Do you enjoy hands-on work, and like the idea of being outdoors, staying active, and contributing to your community? Townsville Catholic Education is looking to create a pool of casual/ relief Groundspersons in both Townsville and Ingham.

This is ideal for those who are willing to assist a variety of schools within the Townsville or Ingham regions and willing to pick up jobs as needed- whether thats every week or every now and then.

About the Role

As a relief Groundsperson, you’ll step in to help when our regular staff are away – keeping our school grounds safe, tidy and welcoming. You'll work independently or as part of a small team, under the direction of the school Principal.

What You’ll Be Doing

Day-to-day tasks can vary, but typically include:

Mowing lawns, whipper snipping, fertilising, and weeding

Watering and maintaining gardens and irrigation systems

General upkeep of outdoor areas and cleaning of equipment

Light cleaning/ tidying of outdoor spaces and emptying bins

Basic repairs (e.g. fixing leaking taps, replacing washers, small paint jobs)

Helping set up for events like sports carnivals or school assemblies

Assisting with light deliveries or maintenance tasks around the school

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Are reliable, practical, and like working outdoors

Have a basic level of fitness for physical tasks

Can work safely and independently

Are happy to be called upon for casual or ad hoc work across the region at a variety of local schools

Requirements

Paid Working With Children Blue Card (or willing to get one)

Driver’s licence

Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (paid by TCE)

Complete mandatory safety training (online)

Australian working rights

Bonus (but not essential): Any trade or handyman qualifications or experience in garden/property maintenance.

Why Join Us?

Townsville Catholic Education supports a wide region and offers a welcoming and flexible working environment. Many of our casual team members are retirees, tradespeople, or community-minded individuals who simply enjoy the work and want to stay involved in a purposeful role. 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
Fill out the online registration form via our website.