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Summary

Take pride in maintaining vibrant gardens, lush lawns, and top-quality sports ovals, creating a welcoming environment for all.

• Location: St Francis College - Crestmead (S)
• Start date: 21/07/2025
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
• Salary: $32.5079 per hour + super
• Status: Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 20/07/25
• Contact: (07) 3489 4800

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
Shape the Future at St Francis College! St Francis College, located just south of Brisbane, offers an inspiring environment for educators to empower students in a diverse, inclusive P-12 community.

With our motto In Simplicity and Harmony, we believe in an engaging, student-centered approach that nurtures curiosity and lifelong learning. Join our dedicated team of educators leading innovative, future-focused classrooms where students thrive.

At St Francis, you will grow alongside like-minded professionals, shaping empowered, reflective and connected learners ready for the world ahead. Ready to make an impact? Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

The Grounds Service Officer will perform a range of routine and specialised duties associated with development, maintenance and care of school property within an overall programmed approach. The role holder works with the Principal, Business Manager, and Grounds Service Senior Officer in contributing to the development of overall works programme.

St Francis College, Crestmead is an exciting, contemporary Prep - Year 12 school. Our College Mission and Vision statements indicate that we strive to provide an education that challenges students to grow and learn; and we strive to provide this education in a family environment where students feel safe and supported. Our College family is rich in diversity - we celebrate our rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds but we are united in our commitment to a Franciscan education and way of life.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• 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
• Safely operate and maintain small machinery and plant, as required, considering the risk to self and others
• Assisting in the equipment and plant maintenance repairs including carrying out tasks allotted under the grounds and gardens maintenance plan
• Assisting in the ordering and purchase of materials
• Assist in the maintenance of playing surfaces, including setting up of greens, top dressing, fertilising under supervision, seeding, turfing, coring and sprigging
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of irrigation equipment
• 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 a litter-free school building and grounds environment
• Ensure facilities and equipment are secured after use
• Ensure the school and grounds are safe and secure reporting any breakages or vandalism
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures to ensure work is carried out in a safe manner having due regard for the health and safety of yourself and the school community.

About you

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

• Knowledge of maintaining playing surfaces, including fertilising, seeding, and turfing
• Ability to assist in preparing ovals for sporting events and carnivals
• Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery, ensuring safety for all
• Experience in equipment and plant maintenance, following the grounds maintenance plan
• Ability to assist in ordering and purchasing materials for maintenance tasks
• Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane 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.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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