Position Details
Position: Facilities Officer (Grounds)
Commencement Date: January 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-time continuing
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Hourly Rate: $32.53 - $33.22 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 28 November 2025
About us
At Our Lady's Catholic Primary School we value and nurture each child as an individual. We believe each child is unique and special and endeavour to celebrate and support them in their education. Our Lady's School is a place where children are encouraged to develop holistically – spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, physically and culturally.
Your Role
Applications are invited for the term-time position of Facilities Officer for 38 hpw, commencing in January 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant. The successful applicant will contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and development of the school grounds. You will have appropriate experience, good time management skills and an understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic education.
About you
Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following. Practice confidentiality in relation to all aspects of the role.
Typical Duties
* Mowing, trimming and fertilising lawns and turf areas.
* Repairing and maintaining irrigation systems.
* Weeding, planting and fertilising gardens.
* Maintaining grounds equipment.
* Checking and adjusting security lighting.
* Assisting with minor building maintenance as directed.
* Carrying out minor repairs to school property and equipment, including:
o Replacing tap washers
o Repairing leaking toilets
o Repairing windows
o Painting blackboards
o Repairing desks and chairs
o Basic painting as directed
* Assist with marking sporting fields and grounds.
* Assist with the setup and dismantling of tents and equipment related to school functions.
* Assess equipment to determine if minor repairs are required.
What we offer
* Competitive salary range
* Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
* Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
* A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
* Australian work rights.
How to Apply
* Complete the application below.
* Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
* Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees.
* Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Peter Thurecht, Principal, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Longreach on .
* For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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