Groundsperson / Bus Driver -St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park

Permanent full-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Closing date September 30, 2024, 3 p.m.
LocationHyde Park QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park is seeking an experienced Groundsperson. This role is a full time, permanent position commencing as soon as practicable.

The Groundsperson contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the College by providing a high level of gardening care, maintenance and development of the facilities and transportation services for students. The Groundsperson will work within a team to provide resource management, a safe and pleasant environment for students and employees and create a physical environment that is conducive to learning and safe student movement.

As a requirement of this role you will be required to perform a Pre-Employment Medical.

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need

  • Possess a current HR Licence (with experience in driving Heavy Vehicles - as you will need to drive the College Bus on a "per-needs" basis).
  • Previous experience in a similar position - maintenance and grounds services
  • To be competent in the use and/or maintenance of equipment typically used in gardening, building maintenance and grounds services
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills with students, parents, teachers and school administrators
  • To be able to work independently and with others as a team member
  • Demonstrated ability to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety and to comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation
  • A demonstrated positive approach towards maintaining a high standard of service
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