Facilities Officer (Assistant Groundsperson) - Catholic Education Office
Position: Facilities Officer (Assistant Groundsperson)
Commencement Date: As soon as possible
Employment Status: Part-time continuing
Hours per week: 15 hpw (or as negotiated with the successful applicant)
Salary: Services Staff Level 1 - $31.20 - $32.19 per hour (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 27 March 2026
About us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.
Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Your Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of Facilities Officer (Groundsperson). This is part‑time continuing role for 15 hours per week (or as negotiated with the successful applicant) commencing as soon as possible.
We are seeking applicants who will contribute to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the Catholic Education Office through a high level of personal motivation and initiative in the ongoing maintenance, beautification, and development of the office facilities and grounds.
This role performs daily grounds and maintenance tasks including minor repairs and maintenance of office buildings and surrounds, gardening and grounds beautification and various other tasks as required.
Typical duties include but are not limited:-
* Securing grounds and equipment
* Mowing, trimming and fertilising lawns and turf areas
* Repairing and maintaining irrigation systems
* Weeding, planting and fertilising gardens
* Outdoor cleaning and use of high‑pressure water cleaner
* Identify and assist with minor building maintenance – e.g., touch up painting and other minor repairs.
* Assembling, moving, and relocating furniture
* Assisting with the set‑up of spaces for events
* Gardening and general caretaking of office buildings and gardens
* Working with other grounds staff, as required
* Rubbish and waste management
* Working with, contractors to oversee major repairs and maintenance
About you
The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills.
What we offer
* Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 1
* Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
* Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
* A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
* Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
* Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
* Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Neil McDonald, Executive Assistant to the Director on 07 4994 8000.
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 27 March 2026.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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About Us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrollment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.
With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.
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