Groundsperson
- 506532
- NICHOLLS, ACT, 2913
- Permanent/Ongoing
- Closing at: Feb 9 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
- Holy Spirit Primary (Nicholls)
Salary Range: $72,782 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About Holy Spirit Primary School
Holy Spirit Primary School is a Catholic school that welcomes children from Preschool to Year 6, providing a supportive and engaging environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our Early Learning Centre and Primary school classrooms are modern, well resourced, and designed to create stimulating spaces that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Grounded in faith and guided by strong values, we focus on the holistic development of each child spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a genuine sense of belonging.
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
- Relevant work 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 CECG can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Julie Wiley on 02 6241 8640 or via email julie.wiley@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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