About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

The School 

St Mary MacKillop Primary, South Penrith is a welcoming and vibrant Catholic community where students are inspired to grow in faith and achieve their full potential. Guided by the values of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we are committed to fostering a love of learning, respect for others and a strong sense of belonging. Our dedicated staff work in partnership with families to create a safe, supportive and engaging environment that nurtures the spiritual, academic, social and emotional development of every child.

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Grounds Maintenance Officer to join our school community on a Permanent part-time basis, commencing ASAP!  This role will be 36 hours per fortnight (days are negotiable) 

This role plays an important part in supporting the daily operations of the school by maintaining safe, clean and well-presented facilities and grounds. Working collaboratively with school leadership and staff, you will contribute to an environment that supports positive learning and pastoral outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal or their delegate, you will undertake a range of building, grounds and cleaning duties, including:

• General maintenance and non-specialised repair work
• Gardening and grounds upkeep, including planting and turf care
• Operating and maintaining grounds equipment under supervision
• Supporting qualified tradespersons with building and furniture maintenance
• General cleaning duties including classrooms, amenities and shared spaces
• Waste management and maintaining high standards of hygiene
• Assisting with school vehicle care
• Responding to alarms and assisting with site security procedures

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in general maintenance, grounds or cleaning services

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks

• A proactive and reliable approach to work

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff

• A commitment to maintaining safe work practices
  

This position does not require a trade qualification; however, relevant experience and practical skills aligned to the duties are essential.

Benefits

As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging 

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Extensive growth and development opportunities 

• State-of-the-art facilities 

• Fitness passport
  

Interested? Apply now! Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.  

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.