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Groundsperson

Townsville
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted: 28 August
Offer description

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known "Journey to Emmaus" from the Gospel of Luke. The theme of "journey" is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom.Although the college is relatively young, it has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people. Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.

About the role

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking and experienced and dedicated Groundsperson. This role is a full time, permanent position commencing as soon as practicable.

The Groundsperson, under the direction of the Principal, contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the school grounds. The Groundsperson will be required to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety at all times. The Groundsperson will work with limited supervision under the direction of the Principal.

Key Accountabilities

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

Mowing, whipper snipping, hedging and pruning

Repairing and maintaining irrigation systems

Maintaining and servicing of grounds machinery and equipment

Weeding, planting, fertilising, mulching and maintenance of gardens and lawns

Emptying bins

Marking playing fields

Assist with setup for College events such as assemblies, sporting carnivals, expos

Maintaining and cleaning of school facilities

Assisting with all general building maintenance, painting etc. as required

Identifying and reporting defects and hazards as soon as practically possible

Some deliveries to and from the school, as required.

The position will be required to work within Workplace Health and Safety guidelines.
Any other task as reasonably directed to assist the effective functioning of the school.

MandatoryCriteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training

Current Driver's Licence

Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.

What we offer

Competitive Salary Package + Benefits on offer

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

14 Weeks' paid parental leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate healthschemes

Induction processes and professionallearning programs

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

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 Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.


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Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education. We offer excitement, challenges, an amazing community and a professional, supportive environment. With a network of 29 schools and more than 2,500 staff throughout the Diocese, the Townsville Catholic Diocese offers a diverse range of opportunities.

Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education. We offer excitement, challenges, an amazing community and a professional, supportive environment. With a network of 29 schools and more than 2,500 staff throughout the Diocese, the Townsville Catholic Diocese offers a diverse range of opportunities.

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