Job Description
Job Title:  Grounds Maintenance Officer
Posting Start Date:  14/10/2026
Posting End Date:  28/10/2026
Job Description: 

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.

Holy Spirit Primary School, St Clair is seeking a skilled and reliable Grounds Maintenance Officer to support the day-to-day upkeep of the school grounds and facilities.

The successful candidate will work as part of the school team and assist with a range of services, including grounds maintenance, cleaning and general building maintenance, helping to ensure the school environment is safe, welcoming and well maintained.

  • Ongoing part-time (40 hours per week) position. The commencement date for this position is negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

We warmly invite applications from those with the experience, skills, or qualifications to make a meaningful contribution to our vibrant school community. In this role, you will play an integral part in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for our students and staff.

 

Key Responsibilities include: 

 

  • Carrying out general repair and maintenance tasks

  • Supporting gardening and horticultural work, including preparation, planting, and ongoing care of garden areas

  • Operating, maintaining, and adjusting turf and grounds machinery under general supervision

  • Assisting with the safe application of fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides

  • Working alongside qualified tradespersons to support building and furniture maintenance

  • Undertaking additional duties as requested by the Principal or Principal’s Delegate, which may include operating the school’s security system at the beginning or end of a shift

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be required to meet the following criteria:

  • While a Trade qualification (Certificate III) is not essential, you must have a skill level supported by relevant knowledge, training, or experience suited to the duties of the position. A trade qualification is highly desirable

  • Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment with our partnering provider to a satisfactory standard

  • A valid Working With Children Check (Employee)

 

How to Apply

Applications must include:

  • A current resume

  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Benefits

As a valued 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:

  • Salary packaging for eligible employees 

  • Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)

  • Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees 

  • Extensive growth and development opportunities 

  • Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

  • State-of-the-art facilities 

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.