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.

We're seeking a skilled Non-trade Qualified Tradesperson employee who will be responsible to support the other services of a school, including but not limited to cleaning, building and grounds maintenance. Your responsibilities will include;
● non-specialised repair work;
● undertaking general gardening tasks including preparation and planting procedures;
● operating, maintaining and adjusting turf machinery under general supervision;
● applying fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides under general supervision;
● responding to alarms, following emergency procedures and preparing incident reports, inspecting and securing buildings;
● providing assistance to qualified tradespersons in building and furniture maintenance;
● undertake any other duties as requested by the Principal and/or Principal’s Delegate. This may include operation of the school’s security system when commencing/finishing a shift.

It is essential that you
● 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
● Support the mission, teachings and ethos of the Catholic Church’s work in schools

Experience and Qualifications
● Does not have a trade qualification (certificate III), but has a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge, training or experience relevant to the duties to be performed.

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.