Summary
St Bonaventure's College is seeking a full-time Grounds Service Manager to develop and implement improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and external surfaces, enhancing the school environment.
Location & Details
* Location: St Bonaventure's College – Flagstone (S)
* Start date: Commencing ASAP
* Work hours: 38 hours per week
* Salary: Service Officer Level 4 – $36.98/hr plus 12.75% Super
* Status: Full Time Continuing
* Ad close date: 26 June 2026
* Contact: (07) 5551 5110 | psflagstone@bne.catholic.edu.au
About The Opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
* Managing planned and unplanned maintenance of school buildings, furniture and equipment and operating maintenance tools and machinery to respond to maintenance requests.
* Preparing for the construction and installation of facilities and equipment including minor maintenance of buildings, equipment, painting, repairs, carpentry, window cleaning, drain clearing, and tree trimming.
* Performing general maintenance and care of the school grounds including garden beds, lawns, turf, sporting ovals, and greens, and assisting in the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation equipment and systems.
* Monitoring, prioritising, completing, and recording facilities and grounds maintenance requests on the school's online system.
* Assisting with facilities and grounds maintenance for events and functions, such as assemblies, exams, masses, sporting events, carnivals, and information evenings.
About You
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
* Skilled in managing both planned and unplanned maintenance of school buildings, furniture, and equipment, using tools and machinery.
* Experience in preparing and performing minor building repairs.
* Proficient in maintaining school grounds, including gardens, lawns, turf, ovals, and greens, and supporting irrigation system upkeep.
* Ability to monitor, prioritise, and track maintenance requests through an online system.
* Capable of managing the facilities and grounds setup and maintenance for events and functions.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship.
* For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility & Safeguarding Requirements
* Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
* Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Benefits
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
* Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent).
* Salary packaging and salary‐sacrificing options.
* Active staff social club and wellness programs.
* Personal support for employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
* Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment 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.
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.
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