Careers at CSPD

Join the Team at St Joseph’s Primary School, Schofields

We are currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Grounds Maintenance Officer to support the upkeep and presentation of our beautiful school grounds. This role has a strong focus on gardening, with flexible hours available to suit your schedule.

Whether you’re trade-qualified or bring relevant experience and a passion for outdoor work, we welcome your application.

About the Role
This hands-on role will see you working independently and as part of our friendly team to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming outdoor environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• General gardening tasks such as planting, pruning, mulching, and weeding

• Lawn mowing and maintenance using turf machinery

• Minor grounds repair and upkeep

• Applying fertilisers and garden treatments under supervision

• Assisting with basic maintenance tasks as needed

• Supporting site safety and security in line with school procedures

About You
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience in gardening or grounds maintenance

• Be self-motivated and reliable, with a strong work ethic

• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines

• Enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in maintaining clean, green spaces

• Support the mission and ethos of Catholic education

About the Organisation
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 80 schools in Western Sydney.

This role involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a valid Working With Children Check and National Police Check, and adherence to CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Ready to grow with us?
If you’re passionate about gardening and want to contribute to a vibrant school community, click APPLY today.