Groundskeeper - San Sisto College, CARINA

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper for San Sisto College, Carina. You will maintain vibrant gardens, lawns, ovals, and facilities to create a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, waste management, event setup, and assisting with site security and transport needs. A Certificate III or apprenticeship is preferred, with safe operation of small machinery and a commitment to WHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or equivalent qualification in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Experience in turf management and oval maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate small machinery and tools.
• Knowledge of school or community safety requirements and WHS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds and facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Perform routine groundskeeping duties including mowing, landscaping, waste management, and litter collection.
• Assist with setup and pack down of school events and community functions.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment in line with safety standards.
• Undertake routine maintenance, minor repairs and facility inspections.
• Monitor maintenance requests and liaise with staff, contractors, and service providers.

Skills

Equipment operation

Turf maintenance

Health & safety

Litter removal

Event setup

Material procurement

Education

Certificate III level

Apprenticeship completion

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment

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
As a Catholic secondary college in the Dominican Tradition, we are committed to the education of young women, with an enrolment of over 815 students. The Dominican values of truth, joy, faith and prayer, justice and compassion, community and service, and a love of learning are as essential to the contemporary world as they were in previous times. Our aim is to provide a learning environment that supports the individual student to meet the challenges of the future. With an emphasis on academic achievement, development of practical skills, promotion of community harmony and a wide co-curricular program, the college seeks to challenge each student in individual ways while fostering a strong feeling of community. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

San Sisto College, Carina is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain and enhance the College’s grounds and facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for students, staff and the wider school community.

Take pride in maintaining vibrant gardens, lush lawns, and top-quality sports ovals, creating a welcoming environment for all.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Maintain school grounds and facilities to ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Perform routine groundskeeping duties including mowing, landscaping, waste management, litter collection and general site presentation.
• Assist with the setup and pack down of school events, assemblies, sporting activities and community functions.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, machinery and tools in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Undertake routine maintenance, minor repairs and facility inspections across the school site.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance requests, liaising with staff, contractors and service providers as required.
• Support the coordination and supervision of contractors on site and assist with sourcing materials and supplies.
• Contribute to the security of the school through opening and locking facilities and conducting site checks.
• Provide transport support for student excursions, events and activities when required and appropriately licensed.

About you

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

• Knowledge of maintaining playing surfaces, including fertilising, seeding, and turfing
• Ability to assist in preparing ovals for sporting events and carnivals
• Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery, ensuring safety for all
• Experience in equipment and plant maintenance, following the grounds maintenance plan
• Ability to assist in ordering and purchasing materials for maintenance tasks
• Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold 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)
• 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.

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 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.

Brisbane Catholic Education Office 2A Burke Street, Woolloongabba Qld 4102 Australia, GPO Box 1201 Brisbane 4001 Australia, Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]