Maintenance and Grounds person
Commencement Date: 14 July 2025, or as negotiated with successful candidate
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent (25 hours per week)
Salary Range: Services Level 1 -$31.17 to $32.17 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Friday 27 June 2025
Mother of Good Counsel, North Cairns
Mother of Good Counsel School is a parish-based Primary School situated in North Cairns, which strives to foster successful learning based on the Gospel values and the tradition of the Mercy Sisters. Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns has a strong record of success in achieving good academic outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy. Our whole school approach to research-based best practice and pedagogy by staff, strong parental support and up-to-date learning facilities contribute to this success.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Maintenance and Groundsperson to join the team.
This position would be highly suitable for an applicant that enjoys all aspects of gardening and has maintenance skills.
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
- Operate and maintain grounds keeping machinery and basic tools, e.g. mowers, line trimmers, drills.
- Maintain simple records/administration.
- Maintain school grounds, including but not limited to playgrounds, ovals and surrounds, playing fields, gardens etc.
- Perform general maintenance tasks and maintain external areas of the school.
- Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description -230508 Maintenance and Groundsperson PosD L1.pdf
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
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Equiries:
Principal
Mother of Good Counsel, North Cairns
Email:principal.nthcairns@cns.catholic.edu.au
Phone:(07) 4053 9700
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