Senior Groundsperson

Brisbane Catholic Education; Ipswich City; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging and salary-sacrificed

Flexible work arrangements

AI tools and training

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for a full-time Grounds and Gardens role at St Ann's Primary School, Redbank Plains. The role oversees maintenance of gardens, lawns and playing surfaces, including ovals, with responsibility for pumps, irrigation, drainage and chemical/pesticide handling.

Start date January 2027, 38 hours per week, hourly pay plus super. Applicants should have Certificate III or equivalent, demonstrated experience in grounds work and the ability to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Garden maintenance

Lawn care

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application

Supervision

Stock control

Record keeping

WH&S compliance

Formation

Certificate III level qualification

Completion of an apprenticeship

Outils

Pumps

Irrigation equipment

Drainage systems

Description du poste

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Redbank QLD

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
St Ann's School, Redbank Plains, is a Brisbane Catholic Education Primary School opened in January 2020. The school is located 35 minutes southwest of the Brisbane CBD between Ipswich and Springfield Lakes Commencing in 2020 with approximately 100 students from Prep to Year 3, it is anticipated the school will grow to over 500 students by 2025, with Prep to Year 6. St Ann's School, Redbank Plains, is nestled next to the Cashmere Road Reserve which provides an ideal educational setting.

As a multiculturally diverse school our values of Faith, Love, Hope and Courage permeate throughout our supportive school community. We highly value team-orientated staff members who embrace our school vision; "We are a Christ centred community, called to be who we are dreamed to be, contributing to a more just and caring world." Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Company 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.

Job description:

About our school
St Ann's School, Redbank Plains, is a Brisbane Catholic Education Primary School opened in January 2020. The school is located 35 minutes southwest of the Brisbane CBD between Ipswich and Springfield Lakes Commencing in 2020 with approximately 100 students from Prep to Year 3, it is anticipated the school will grow to over 500 students by 2025, with Prep to Year 6. St Ann's School, Redbank Plains, is nestled next to the Cashmere Road Reserve which provides an ideal educational setting.

As a multiculturally diverse school our values of Faith, Love, Hope and Courage permeate throughout our supportive school community. We highly value team-orientated staff members who embrace our school vision; "We are a Christ centred community, called to be who we are dreamed to be, contributing to a more just and caring world." Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Play a key role in developing and implementing exciting improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and external surfaces, enhancing the school environment.

• Location: St Ann's Primary School, Redbank Plains
• Start date: Commencing January, 2027
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
• Salary: Services Staff Level 3 - $34.17/hour + super
• Status: Full Time | Permanent
• Ad close date: 29 November, 2026
• Contact: Julie Rey | **************@bne.catholic.edu.au

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 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand 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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