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Grounds and Maintenance Officer

  • 506558
  • WANNIASSA, ACT, 2903
  • Permanent/Ongoing
  • Closing at: Feb 16 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
  • St Anthony's Primary (Wanniassa)
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Salary: $65,508 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | 40 hours per fortnight
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Anthony’s Parish Primary School

St Anthony’s Parish Primary School celebrates individuals in a caring, safe and happy learning environment. Each child is empowered to be involved in a wide variety of education pursuits and activities to drive their holistic development. The school thrives on a shared mission in preparing for the future with enthusiasm, confidence and optimism.

About the Role 

Our school is seeking a reliable, hands-on team member to keep our grounds and facilities looking their best. This role includes maintaining beautiful gardens and outdoor areas through mowing, trimming, weed control, hedge care, and general lawn upkeep, as well as ensuring the security of our buildings by managing gate access. You will help keep our school tidy by assisting with repairs, reporting maintenance needs, and completing minor carpentry, plumbing, and lighting replacements. This is a critical role which keeps the school supported with all infrastructure needs, including maintenance and garden upkeep. 

Benefits and Opportunities 

  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities 
  • Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
  • Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications 

  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
  • Completion of a trade qualification or Certificate III (or equivalent knowledge and practical experience)

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  
 
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here

Position-specific queries: Please contact Erin Marmont on 02 6231 4022 or via email erin.marmont@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

 

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