Casual Maintenance / Groundsperson - St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Coffs Harbour NSW invites applications for a Casual Maintenance/Groundsperson at St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour. The role focuses on cleaning duties, grounds maintenance and general facilities support within a Catholic school community.

Applicants must hold a NSW Working with Children Check and be able to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy.

Qualifications

• NSW Working with Children Check required.
• Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy required on appointment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the school community.
• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties with limited supervision; work as a team member.
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Participate in security practices for rooms, buildings and equipment.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting as required by the role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Physical fitness

Cleaning equipment

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Casual Maintenance / Groundsperson - St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Coffs Harbour NSW

St John Paul College is a school that strives to be truly Catholic in our identity and life; a centre of the new evangelisation and a place where the dignity and potential of every student is recognized and developed. St John Paul College is a place where students are formed in the faith and can achieve high levels of ‘Catholic religious literacy’ and practice, and where the learning outcomes of every student are improved.

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CASUAL MAINTENANCE/GROUNDSPERSON

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Classification & Benefits:

This role is classified as Level 2 (unaveraged) 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.

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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.