Groundsperson - Holy Spirit Primary - Nicholls ACT

Holy Spirit Primary (Nicholls) (see more jobs from this school)

Nicholls, ACT 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 May 2024


Come and work at one of the most progressive Catholic schools in the Gungahlin region. With a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, ICT and innovative practice, Holy Spirit Primary School is the right choice for you!

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Holy Spirit Primary School, Nicholls ACT</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Temporary</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Term:&nbsp;</strong>Until end of 2024<strong><br>Remuneration: </strong>$53,100.00 to $83,515.00&nbsp; (based on skills and experience) + Superannuation</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Advertisement Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Sunday 19 May 2024</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">About the School</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Holy Spirit Primary School has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy with a commitment to engaging students of all ability levels. The school balances its formal curriculum with an emphasis on growth mindset, inquiry learning, the Arts and creative thinking.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Janitor/Groundsperson will support the school in ensuring that the school’s grounds, buildings and equipment are well maintained, well presented, physically secure, compliant with all appropriate regulations and provide a safe environment for the school community.<strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This appointment is temporary in nature as it replaces an employee on leave or secondment.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A positive and collaborative workplace culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Onsite parking</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong knitted community of staff and students&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Buildings</em></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Security of buildings, checking the safety of the grounds and equipment and attending to the opening and closing of school gates and pedestrian flags.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Repairs and General Maintenance</em></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assists in maintaining school buildings/grounds in a tidy manner and reports items and equipment needing repair.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Replaces light globes/lamps/tubes, performs handyman repairs and minor carpentry and minor plumbing - not requiring a tradesperson</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Gardens and grounds</em></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintenance of grounds including, mowing, spraying of weeds, using a blower vacuum, trimming trees and hedges, planting and other duties associated with general lawn and garden maintenance.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Other duties</em></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collecting and emptying rubbish bins, organising recycling.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deliver all parcels, boxes and incoming supplied to the proper offices and classrooms.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relocating school furniture when required</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Liaising with and assisting all tradesmen and contractors when site manager is off site.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Other duties as directed by the Principal</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Essential Criteria</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Successful applicants for the position will have:</span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A commitment to the goals of Catholic education and a readiness to foster the aims and vision of the College in the wider community</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applies knowledge and skills to a range of tasks and roles</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Usually works within routines, methods and procedures, but some discretion is involved in selection of equipment, work organisation, services and actions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Follows the day, weekly and termly checklist of jobs as provided.</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="https://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au/">website</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Principal, Julie Wiley on 02 6241 8640 or via email <a href="mailto:brad.gaynor@cg.catholic.edu.au">julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502709/groundsperson-holy-spirit-primary-nicholls-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>