Groundsperson - Marymount Primary School, BURLEIGH WATERS

Brisbane Catholic Education; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education’s Marymount Primary School grounds team seeks a groundskeeper to maintain playing surfaces, lawns, and sports ovals. You will assist with preparation for events, operate small machinery, and help with equipment upkeep.

Qualifications include a Certificate III or apprenticeship; non-Catholic applicants welcome. 38-hour week, hourly pay with superannuation, based at Marymount Primary, Burleigh Waters.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintaining playing surfaces, including fertilising, seeding, and turfing.
• Ability to prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals.
• Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery.
• Experience in equipment and plant maintenance following the grounds plan.
• Ability to assist in ordering and purchasing maintenance materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining vibrant gardens, lawns, and top-quality sports ovals.
• Assist in preparing ovals for sporting events and carnivals.
• Safely operate and maintain small machinery and plant.
• Support equipment and plant maintenance repairs per the grounds plan.
• Assist in ordering and purchasing materials for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Playing surfaces

Small machinery

Ovals prep

Equipment maintenance

Materials purchasing

Education

Certificate III

Apprenticeship

Tools

N/A

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Groundsperson - Marymount Primary School, BURLEIGH WATERS

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
Marymount Primary is a co-educational Catholic primary school which caters for over 1000 students and is located on the southern end of the Gold Coast. We are a predominantly 6-stream school which has an inclusive education policy and is situated on the same campus as Marymount College.

Our aim at Marymount Primary is to provide a warm and caring environment in which parents, staff and students work together to provide a holistic approach to education that encourages personal growth and pastoral care, as well as academic, sporting and arts achievement. We are proud to offer specialised technology, sport, music, drama and French lessons along with daily school officer support in beautiful learning environments with modern facilities. Our community connection extends to Burleigh Parish, with Mary Mother of Mercy church adjacent to our school campus. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

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

• Location: Marymount Primary School, Burleigh Waters
• Work hours: 38.00hours per week
• Salary: Services Staff Level 2 - $32.50/hour + super

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the maintenance of playing surfaces, including setting up of greens, top dressing, fertilising under supervision, seeding, turfing, coring, and sprigging
• Assisting in the preparation of ovals for sporting events and carnivals
• Safely operate and maintain small machinery and plant, as required, considering the risk to self and others
• Assisting in the equipment and plant maintenance repairs including carrying out tasks allotted under the grounds and gardens maintenance plan
• Assisting in the ordering and purchase of materials.

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.

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