Careers at CSPD

Bede Polding College, South Windsor is seeking a skilled Groundsman who will be responsible to support the other services of a school, including but not limited to cleaning, building and grounds maintenance.

About the Opportunity:

We are accepting all applications that hold the relevant experience or qualifications which meet the criteria of our school. More specifically you will have:

• non-specialised repair work;
• undertaking general gardening tasks including preparation and planting procedures;
• operating, maintaining and adjusting turf machinery under general supervision;
• applying fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides under general supervision;
• responding to alarms, following emergency procedures and preparing incident reports, inspecting and securing buildings;
• providing assistance to qualified tradespersons in building and furniture maintenance;
• undertake any other duties as requested by the Principal and/or Principal’s Delegate. This may include operation of the school’s security system when commencing/finishing a shift.

Applications should include: a Cover Letter to our Principal Leader, Greg Malone and Resume with the relevant experience and qualifications (if held).

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Essential Qualifications and Accreditations:

To be successful in this role, the following below is a mandatory requirement:

• Does not have a trade qualification (Certificate III), but has a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge, training or experience relevant to the duties to be performed however, highly desirable

• Undergo a Medical Clearance with our partnering provider to satisfactory completion

•  Valid Working with Children Check 

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/.

Apply today!