Casual Grounds and Maintenance - St Mary's Primary, Bowraville

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Bowraville; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville, invites applications for a casual maintenance/groundsperson to support a safe and clean school environment. The role involves cleaning duties, basic maintenance and ensuring the security of rooms with some lifting and physical labour.

Applicants must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check and comply with accreditation requirements. The position emphasizes teamwork and reliable support within the school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work with all members of the school community both individually and as a member of a team.
• Understanding of and capability to apply Workplace Health and Safety standards, especially in the use and application of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Proven ability as an effective team member.
• Physical fitness is an essential criterion as the role requires some lifting and physical labour.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out cleaning duties with limited supervision and cooperatively participating as a team member.
• Use and maintenance of cleaning equipment, materials and chemical supplies.
• Contribute to the security and upkeep of rooms and buildings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Workplace Health and Safety

Physical fitness

Job description

St Mary's Primary School, Bowraville

St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville, is a caring and vibrant Catholic community where every student and family is valued, included and respected. We currently educate 50 children K-6 from across the Nambucca Valley.

For over a hundred years, our school has provided a wonderful learning environment where students feel safe, secure and cared for. The school works closely with our local Gumbaynggiirr community, creating connections with language, country and culture for our students.

Through our school Motto ‘Let Your Light Shine,' we seek to inspire our students with a passion for learning, life and service to others. As a Catholic School Community, we aim to accompany families so that our students can recognise the gifts they each have and share these gifts with others so they can each live their unique life with joy.

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CASUAL MAINTENANCE/GROUNDSPERSON

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Classification & Benefits:This role is classified as Level 2 (casual) under the NSW and ACT Systemic Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025 as updated or reviewed. Detailed information regarding the level, salary increments, and general employment conditions can be found within the Agreement.

Applicants must:

• hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
• comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work with all members of the school community both individually and as a member of a team
  
• Understanding of and capability to apply Workplace Health and Safety standards, especially in the use and application of cleaning equipment and materials
  
• Proven ability as an effective team member
• Physical fitness is an essential criterion as the role requires some lifting and physical labour.
• Ability to understand the work environment by, learning quickly to use and maintain, cleaning equipment, materials and chemical supplies.
• Supports productive working relationships by carrying out cleaning duties with limited supervision and cooperatively participate as a team member.
• Awareness of the need for security in relation to rooms and buildings, personal property and equipment.

Applications close: 3pm Friday 13 November 2026

Clarence Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.