Title Ground Service Coordinator - St Francis' College, CRESTMEAD

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking a proactive Grounds Service Coordinator for St Francis College, Crestmead, to support day-to-day coordination, maintenance and presentation of College grounds, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role is full-time and on-site at St Francis College with a base rate of $34.17 per hour plus 12.75% super, aligned to School Officer Level 3. BCE offers professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Pesticide application

Irrigation systems

Supervision

Stock control

Education

Certificate III

Tools

Pumps & irrigation equipment

Specialised machinery

Job description

Title Ground Service Coordinator - St Francis' College, CRESTMEAD

Brisbane Catholic Education Office - Crestmead QLD

1d ago , from 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
Shape the Future at St Francis College! St Francis College, located just south of Brisbane, offers an inspiring environment for educators to empower students in a diverse, inclusive P-12 community.

With our motto In Simplicity and Harmony, we believe in an engaging, student-centered approach that nurtures curiosity and lifelong learning. Join our dedicated team of educators leading innovative, future-focused classrooms where students thrive.

At St Francis, you will grow alongside like-minded professionals, shaping empowered, reflective and connected learners ready for the world ahead. Ready to make an impact? Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

St Francis' College, Crestmead is seeking a proactive and hands-on Grounds Service Coordinator to support the Facilities Grounds Service Manager in the day-to-day coordination, maintenance and presentation of College grounds and facilities, helping create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for the College community.

• Location:St Francis College - Crestmead (S)
• Work hours: 38.00hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 3 $34.17ph + 12.75% Super
• Status:Full Time Continuing

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)
• 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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