Head Groundsperson
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Job no: 507308
Work type: ongoing full-time
Location: Penola Catholic College - Emu Plains
Categories: Maintenance / Groundsperson
The successful applicant will undertake day-to-day maintenance and minor works of the College facilities.
It is essential that you;
Be able to respond to all College facility related issues including minor repairs and general maintenance requirements.
Keep grounds and buildings presentable, clean, safe and useable for students and staff.
Lift and move equipment and furniture.
Set up for College events.
Supervise and coordinate contractors as required.
Occasional garden and lawn maintenance
Work with livestock on the College's agriculture plot.
Have knowledge of and the willingness to observe and implement WHS policies and practices.
Must hold a current driver’s licence.
Have demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Have demonstrated ability to follow direction, prioritise and meet set deadlines.
Have demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a range of personnel.
Have excellent Communications skills.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
LF Forklift license desirable but not necessary.
A relevant trade qualification is desirable, but not necessary.
The applicant must submit their application with the following:
A current resume and cover letter addressing the position criteria.
Qualification transcripts and professional experience reports (if applicable)
Three nominated professional referees
The position is a full-time permanent position for 76 hours per fortnight with 4 weeks annual leave per year and commencing as soon as possible.
The Organisation
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 80 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD'S Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Successful Candidates for all positions at CSPD must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here .
Position Description
Advertised: 18 Oct 2024 09:10 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2024 09:10 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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