Groundsperson - St Joseph's Parish School, Weipa

Catholic Education Cairns; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Cairns invites applications for a Groundsperson at St Joseph's School, Weipa. The role covers upkeep of school grounds including chemical spraying, irrigation maintenance and general facilities care.

The successful candidate will hold a ChemCert license, assist with records, operate turf machinery, maintain gardens and liaise on safety and compliance with the WHS Manager. A Working with Children Blue Card is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current ChemCert license.
• Be supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the school grounds at St Joseph's School, Weipa.
• Carry out chemical spraying with ChemCert license.
• Keep maintenance records and perform basic facilities maintenance.
• Operate and service turf machinery (mowers, line trimmers, rotary hoe).
• Maintain plants, gardens and school vehicles.
• Monitor irrigation systems and undertake system maintenance.
• Coordinate compliance tasks with WHS Manager and contractors; schedule weekend works.

Skills

ChemCert license

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Turf machinery

Tools

Mowers

Line trimmers

Rotary hoe

Job description

Groundsperson

Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027

Employment Type:Term Time Permanent - 30 hours per week

Salary Range:$34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications:3pm Tuesday 10th November 2026, unless filled prior

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible

St Joseph's School, Weipa

St Joseph's Parish School has at its very heart, the values of Learning, Love, Community and Respect, as Jesus showed. Together, with engaged and supportive parents, the staff of St Joseph's create a safe and stimulating learning environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve his or her potential.

About the Role

The Groundsperson will be responsible for the upkeep of the school grounds at St Joseph's School, Weipa which will include:

• Chemical spraying (required to hold a current ChemCert license)
• Keeping of school maintenance records
• Ability to perform basic maintenance of facilities
• Experience with operating and servicing/maintenance of a range of turf machinery and equipment (ie mowers, line trimmers, rotary hoe)
• Maintaining plants, gardens and school vehicles
• Knowledge of irrigation operating systems and ability to maintain the system
• Monitor and act on all compliance related tasks. This may include liasing with the WHS Manager, coordinating contractors and performing inspections, onsite and coordinating weekend works

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionGreenkeeper Position Description L3 Weipa.pdf

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Enquiries:

Acting Principal
Melanie Turner
P: 07 4069 9500
E: [e-mail]