Casual Grounds and Maintenance - St Marys Primary School, Bowraville

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Bowraville; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools invites applications for a Casual Grounds and Maintenance role at St Marys Primary School, Bowraville. The position supports cleaning and maintenance across school facilities, requiring physical work and a team-oriented approach within a Catholic school community.

Applicants must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check and be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and safety practices, with the ability to lift and perform cleaning duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or maintenance is preferred.
• Must hold NSW Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain one.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties across school facilities and classrooms.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Workplace Health and Safety

Team player

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn cleaning tasks

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Casual Grounds and Maintenance - St Marys Primary School, Bowraville

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Bowraville NSW

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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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.

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.

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.