Groundskeeper - St Dympna's School, ASPLEY

Summary

Take pride in maintaining vibrant gardens, lush lawns, and top-quality sports ovals, creating a welcoming environment for all.

• Location: St Dympna's School, Aspley
• Start date: 29/04/2025 
• Work hours: 3 days a week | 5 hours a day | 48 weeks in the year
• Salary: $65,782.00 - $68,573.00 + super
• Status: Part Time Continuing 
• Ad close date: 8th April 2025
• Contact: Peter Surawski | psurawski@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for: 

• Assisting in the maintenance of playing surfaces, including setting up of greens, top dressing, fertilising under supervision, seeding, turfing, coring, and sprigging 
• Assisting in the preparation of ovals for sporting events and carnivals 
• Safely operate and maintain small machinery and plant, as required, considering the risk to self and others 
• Assisting in the equipment and plant maintenance repairs including carrying out tasks allotted under the grounds and gardens maintenance plan 
• Assisting in the ordering and purchase of materials.  

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:   

• Knowledge of maintaining playing surfaces, including fertilising, seeding, and turfing 
• Ability to assist in preparing ovals for sporting events and carnivals 
• Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery, ensuring safety for all   
• Experience in equipment and plant maintenance, following the grounds maintenance plan   
• Ability to assist in ordering and purchasing materials for maintenance tasks 
• Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship 
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic. 

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment 
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development 
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 
• Active staff social club and wellness programs 
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.