School Grounds and Maintenance Position
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Oberon
30 Hours per fortnight
From $30.35 per hour

Applications are now open for a motivated, self-starter to join the team at St Joseph’s Catholic School, Oberon as the new Grounds and Maintenance Officer.

About you
The new Grounds and Maintenance Officer will:

• Be experienced in ground maintenance with the ability to carry out numerous gardening duties around the school ground (eg. weeding, edging, pruning etc)
• Hold good knowledge of lawn maintenance and cultivation
• Be able to work without supervision while meeting deadlines
• Have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
• Hold a current Working with Children’s Check
• Hold a current White Card and Drivers’ Licence
• Demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the Catholic faith and mission of the school

What We Offer

• Flexibility in working hours
• Wages based on qualifications
• Diocesan-wide supportive and collaborative culture
• A great opportunity to keep your hands busy while having time in the day for personal errands
• A way to be part of shaping our students lives in safe environment

How to Apply
If you think this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume and cover letter
• A separate document addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 1 May 2025.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on 02 6336 1384.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Working with Children Check Number is required for this position

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.