Groundsperson (Groundsperson / General Hand )

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited; Riverton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen of Apostles Primary School in Riverton (WA) is seeking a reliable Groundsperson for an ongoing, part-time role beginning early 2027. You will care for and present the school grounds and outdoor facilities, including gardening, landscaping and routine upkeep.

The role requires proactive, independent work and collaboration with school leadership. The position is 0.62 FTE (24 hours/week) with hours arranged across four days.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills and experience in grounds, gardening, landscaping and/or general property maintenance.
• Ability to undertake minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Proactive approach to identify maintenance and safety issues and respond appropriately.
• Strong work ethic with pride in clean, safe and well-presented grounds and facilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing care, maintenance and presentation of the school grounds and outdoor facilities.
• General gardening and landscaping, lawn and garden maintenance.
• Minor repairs and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Monitor grounds and facilities and manage waste.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

General maintenance

Education

Grounds maintenance qualification

Job description

Position Details

Queen of Apostles Primary School is a vibrant, single-stream Catholic primary school catering for boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six. Situated in Riverton, the school is known for its welcoming community, strong Catholic identity and close partnership with the Parish and families.

At Queen of Apostles, we take great pride in providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our students, staff and families. Our school grounds and facilities play an important role in creating a positive environment in which our students can learn, play and thrive.

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and practical Groundsperson to join the Queen of Apostles community in an ongoing capacity from the beginning of 2027.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the ongoing care, maintenance and presentation of the school grounds and outdoor facilities. This includes general gardening and landscaping, lawn and garden maintenance, minor repairs and maintenance, monitoring of grounds and facilities and waste management.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can identify and attend to maintenance needs proactively, and is able to work independently while also being an approachable and positive member of our school community.

The successful applicant will understand the importance of maintaining a safe environment for children and will work collaboratively with school leadership and staff to ensure our grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

This is an ongoing, part‑time position working 24 hours per week (0.62 FTE). There is flexibility for these hours to be arranged across four days per week in consultation with the successful applicant.

The full‑time equivalent salary for the position is $70,000 per annum, with the successful applicant receiving the applicable pro‑ra salary, plus superannuation and applicable leave entitlements. Commencement date is flexible, with preference towards the middle of January 2027.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated skills and experience in grounds, gardening, landscaping and/or general property maintenance.
• The ability to undertake minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify maintenance and safety issues and respond appropriately.
• A strong work ethic and pride in maintaining clean, safe and well‑presented grounds and facilities.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and use initiative.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work positively and respectfully within a school community.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, particularly within an environment involving children.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to assist with the broader operational needs of the school when required.

Qualifications Required

• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness and eligibility to obtain one.
• Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as required by Catholic Education Western Australia.
• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in gardening, horticulture, grounds maintenance, building maintenance or a related field are highly desirable.
• Current driver's licence is desirable.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 2 November 2026.