Facilities Grounds Service Manager
Brisbane Catholic Education Office
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Job summary
St Francis' College in Crestmead is seeking an experienced Grounds Service Manager to lead grounds maintenance and facilities management. The role ensures a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff, with duties spanning contracts, minor repairs, irrigation, and event support.
The ideal candidate will have a Certificate III or an apprenticeship, plus proven ability to manage planned and unplanned maintenance and coordinate facility-related tasks with external providers.
Qualifications
- Certificate III level qualification or completion of an apprenticeship.
- Experience in managing planned and unplanned maintenance of school facilities.
- Proficient in grounds maintenance including irrigation system upkeep.
- Ability to monitor and track maintenance requests via online systems.
- Experience coordinating event setup and facilities scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Oversee contracts with external service providers to meet College requirements.
- Maintain buildings, furniture, equipment and perform minor repairs.
- Assist with installation of facilities and equipment, painting, carpentry and related tasks.
- Maintain school grounds including gardens, lawns, ovals and irrigation systems.
- Monitor and record maintenance requests in the online system.
- Support facilities/grounds for events and functions.
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Job description
Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Park Ridge QLD
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
St Francis' College, Crestmead is seeking an experienced and proactive Grounds Service Manager to lead the maintenance and presentation of College grounds and facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for students, staff and the wider College community
- Location: St Francis College - Crestmead
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 4 $36.98ph + 12.75% Super
- Status: Full Time Continuing
Shape the Future at St Francis College! St Francis College, located just south of Brisbane, offers an inspiring environment for educators to empower students in a diverse, inclusive P-12 community.
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
St Francis' College, Crestmead is seeking an experienced and proactive Grounds Service Manager to lead the maintenance and presentation of College grounds and facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for students, staff and the wider College community
- Location: St Francis College - Crestmead
- Start date: Commencing ASAP
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 4 $36.98ph + 12.75% Super
- Status: Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 29th October 2026
- Contact: ***********@bne.catholic.edu.au | (07) 3489 4***
Shape the Future at St Francis College! St Francis College, located just south of Brisbane, offers an inspiring environment for educators to empower students in a diverse, inclusive P-12 community.
With our motto In Simplicity and Harmony, we believe in an engaging, student-centered approach that nurtures curiosity and lifelong learning. Join our dedicated team of educators leading innovative, future-focused classrooms where students thrive.
At St Francis, you will grow alongside like-minded professionals, shaping empowered, reflective and connected learners ready for the world ahead. Ready to make an impact? Explore our school website to learn more about us.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Manage and oversee contracts with external service providers and contractors, ensuring services are delivered effectively and in line with College requirements.
- Managing the 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.
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 to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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 to these standards 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand 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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