Ground Service Coordinator - St Francis' College, Crestmead

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Competitive remuneration

Wellness programs

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education, Crestmead campus, seeks a proactive Grounds Service Coordinator to maintain college grounds and facilities to a safe, welcoming standard. You will coordinate tasks with the Facilities Grounds Service Manager and lead a team of grounds staff, ensuring compliance and quality.

The role requires experience with turf, irrigation, and safety practices, plus the ability to train staff and manage stores.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining gardens, lawns, and playing surfaces.
• Knowledge of pumps, irrigation equipment and drainage systems.
• Ability to safely distribute and apply pesticides, sprays and fertilisers and operate specialised machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing and planting.
• Prepare ovals for events and line mark playing fields.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation and drainage systems.
• Manage storage and safe handling of pesticides and fertilisers, and operate machinery.
• Supervise and train grounds staff, trades and apprentices.
• Manage stores and facilities with stock control and records.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Supervision

WH&S compliance

Stock control

Education

Certificate III level

Tools

Pumps

Irrigation equipment

Drainage systems

Job description

About Brisbane Catholic Education

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.

About our school

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.

Summary

St Francis' College, Crestmead is seeking a proactive and hands-on Grounds Service Coordinator to support the Facilities Grounds Service Manager in the day-to-day coordination, maintenance and presentation of College grounds and facilities, helping create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for the College community.

• Location: St Francis College - Crestmead (S)
• Start date: Commencing ASAP
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 3 $34.17ph + 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 29th November 2026
• Contact: [e-mail] | [phone]

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising.
• Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields.
• Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
• Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields, and routinely undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Supervise and train grounds people, trades people and apprentices
• Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience in maintaining gardens, lawns, and playing surfaces.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
• Ability to safely distribute and apply pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, with proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised machinery and equipment.
• Strong organisational skills for managing stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
• Experience in supervising and training grounds people, trades people, and apprentices.
• Commitment to WHS requirements.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship would be highly regarded.

Our Safeguarding Requirements:

• Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

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 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 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 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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