Grounds & Maintenance Officer - Sacred Heart School, SANDGATE
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.
Sacred Heart Primary School, nestled in the heart of Sandgate is a co-educational school for students in Prep to Year 6. As a small school we work collaboratively as a team to provide an environment for our learners where they can strive, search, and serve to become leaders in their own learning journey.
Summary
- Location: Sacred Heart - Sandgate
- Start date: 07/10/2025
- Work hours: 20 hrs per week
- Salary: Services Officer Level 3 | $32.50 per hour + super
- Status: Term-time | Permanent
- Ad close date: 3rd of October 2025
- Contact:
About The Opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the upkeep of outdoor areas, including garden beds, paved spaces, and small lawn sections, ensuring they are clean, safe, and visually appealing
- Supporting the setup and basic maintenance of sports and activity areas for school events and carnivals
- Safely operating and maintaining small machinery and equipment, with attention to safety for self and others
- Assisting with general maintenance tasks as outlined in the school’s grounds and gardens maintenance plan
- Supporting the ordering and restocking of materials and supplies as needed
- Managing outdoor waste and recycling bins, ensuring timely disposal and cleanliness of communal areas
- Conducting basic pest and weed control in garden beds and paved areas
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
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 solid ethical standards.
- 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.
Brisbane Catholic Education is 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.
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📌 Grounds & Maintenance Officer - Sacred Heart School, SANDGATE
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education
📍 Brisbane City