Grounds Services Assistant - Jubilee Primary School, PACIFIC PINES
Overview
Help maintain and care for the school's grounds, including gardens, lawns, and sporting ovals, creating a vibrant setting for all.
- Location: Jubilee - Pacific Pines
- Start date: ASAP
- Work hours: 14 hours per week
- Salary: School Services Staff Level 1 - $31.17 + super
- Status: Part-time | Fixed-term (Remainder of 2025 School Year)
- Ad close date: 17th October, 2025
- Contact: Chris Clurey |
Responsibilities
- 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 litter-free school building and grounds environment
- Routinely maintaining and/or repairing reticulation and irrigation systems, under supervision
- Safely operate and maintain small machinery and plant, as required, considering the risk to self and others
- 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
About You
- A safety mindset being aware of risks, following safety protocols, using PPE, and ensuring the safety of yourself and others while maintaining the grounds and equipment
- Knowledge of maintaining and repairing reticulation and irrigation systems, with supervision
- Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery
- Experience assisting in the upkeep of playing surfaces, including fertilising, seeding, and turfing under supervision
- Capability to assist in preparing ovals for sporting events and carnivals
- 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
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement
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. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children, and applying candidates may be required to undertake working with children checks and background references as appropriate.
Why choose BCE
Benefits
- 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
- 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 may be made prior to the advertised close date.
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