Grounds & Facilities Officer - Siena Catholic College, SIPPY DOWNS
Siena Catholic College (Sippy Downs) · SIPPY DOWNS, QLD
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 at Siena Catholic College 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: 27/04/2026
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: Service Officer Level 4 - $36.98 per hour + 12.75% Super
- Status: Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 19th April 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
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