School Services (Grounds Person)- Siena Catholic College, SIPPY DOWNS
Date: 18 Feb 2026
Location: SIPPY DOWNS, QLD, AU, 4556
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Siena Catholic Primary School is located in Sippy Downs, in close proximity to the beaches of the Sunshine Coast. We are a co-educational, Catholic primary school catering for approximate 630 students. Siena Catholic Primary school inspires students with a love of learning and a heart of hope, empowering them to shape and enrich our world.
As a community of faith we build respectful relationships, valuing and embracing all. We strive for excellence, developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills essential for our students to reach their potential as learners. The school began in 2002 and has rapidly grown to its full capacity and is guided by the principles and teachings of St Catherine of Siena. Explore our school website to learn more about us. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Play a key role in developing and implementing exciting improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and external surfaces, enhancing the school environment.
- Location: Siena Catholic College - Sippy Down (S)
- Start date: 09/03/2026
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: $36.98 per hour + super
- Status: Term Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 3rd March 2026
- Contact: 07 5476 6100 | ssippydowns@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
Groundsperson duties will include, but not limited to:
- Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching, and fertilising
- Prepare ovals and playing fields for sporting events and carnivals, including layout and line marking
- Safely distribute, apply, store, and record organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers
- Operate, maintain, and service specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields
- Maintain school grounds and facilities to a high standard
- Undertake general repairs and maintenance
- Respond efficiently to maintenance requests
- Maintain accurate work request records
- Assist staff with setup and pack up of school events and activities
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team
- Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students, and visitors
- Uphold the College’s values and contribute to a positive and safe school
Facilities Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Coordinate maintenance, contractors, and service agreements
- Support minor and major works and refurbishment programs
- Implement preventative, compliant maintenance within budget
- Maintain asset records, maintenance systems, and opening procedures
- Communicate with stakeholders and support financial processesculture
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Skilled in managing both planned and unplanned maintenance of school buildings, furniture, and equipment, using tools and machinery
- Experience in preparing and performing minor building repairs
- Proficient in maintaining school grounds, including gardens, lawns, turf, ovals, and greens, and supporting irrigation system upkeep
- Ability to monitor, prioritise, and track maintenance requests through an online system
- Capable of managing the facilities and grounds setup and maintenance for events and functions
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Trade and/ or project management qualifications
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.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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