Grounds Maintenance Officer

Catherine McAuley Westmead is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Officer to join their collaborative team on a Temporary Full-time basis commencing in Term 1, 2025.

About Us:

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community offering a comprehensive education for girls from Years 7 to 12 in the Mercy tradition.

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.

About you

• 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

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 a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD Website.