Grounds & Maintenance Officer

Commencement Date: Monday 29 June 2026

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: Services Staff Level 3- $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Wednesday 17 June 2026

Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's Catholic College opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education. The College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College offers both a strong academic and stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest. Our committed and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents to provide students with the balance of supportive environment and challenging learning. Essential for young people to grow holistically and step forward to make a difference in the world.

About The Role

To be an integral, proactive and efficient member of the College Operations Team. Your duties will be split between setting up and supporting College events, non-trade qualified maintenance tasks and general repairs and grounds keeping.

A typical day will be varied, calling on your flexibility, organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure that works are carried out correctly first time, allowing the Team to deliver the best service to support the operations of St Mary’s Catholic College.

Duties may take the form of broad guidance and involve the level of autonomy when working in teams. Your ability to use your initiative when working alone and also in a team is required to deliver the best outcomes. Duties are performed under limited supervision and may be checked in relation to overall progress.

An employee in this position may have limited responsibility for guidance of the work of others. Peer assistance may be provided to others. Team co-ordination may be required.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Current C class drivers licence and Medium Rigid Licence to drive the college 33-seater bus
• Trade or equivalent qualifications / experience relevant to the position may be required or such knowledge, qualifications and experience that are deemed by the employer as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% Employer superannuation contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership Available

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Grounds & Maintenance Officer Position Description

To Apply

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Enquiries

Trisha Stroud - HR Officer

Phone: 4044 4224

Email: ***email_hidden***

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.