<p>St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina. </p><p><b>What we can offer:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Part-time permanent position commencing as soon as possible</li><li>Access to Salary Packaging </li><li>Access to our Employee Assist Program</li></ul><p><b>Work Schedule </b></p><p>2 days per week, 7.30am - 3.30 pm (30-minute break)</p><p>Unaveraged (works during school break)</p><p> </p><p><b>Your new role:</b><br /></p><p>The Grounds Assistant supports the Groundsman in maintaining College and Boarding House gardens, lawns and ovals for Staff, Students and Visitors in a safe operating condition; assist in maintaining a preventative maintenance program and resolving operational and safety issues/concerns in order of priority. </p><p>The Grounds Assistant is responsible to the Principal and reports to the Business Manager. The Grounds Assistant works closely with the Groundsman/Gardener, Maintenance &amp; Property Officer and Maintenance Assistant.</p><p><b>About Leeton:</b></p><p>Leeton, in the heart of Australia&#39;s food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.<br /></p><p>Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.<br /></p><p>To find out more about the friendly &amp; wonderful community of Leeton, click <a href="https://www.leetontourism.com.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /></p><p><b>Selection Criteria:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Support for the Catholic ethos of the College. </li><li>Qualifications in horticulture or similar field and/or recent industry experience. </li><li>Proven ability to operate and maintain grounds machinery </li><li>Hold and retain an Australian driver&#39;s licence </li><li>Hold or able to obtain First Aid certification </li><li>Ability to work outside of normal work hours to support College activities. </li><li>Good personal communication </li><li>Responsible, safe working practices</li><li>Able to meet current Covid-19 vaccination requirements.</li></ul><p>The position description is attached below.</p><p>The successful candidate will be required to have a current or is prepared to undertake the Working with Children and Criminal History Checks and undergo a pre-employment functional assessment.</p><p><b>What is next?</b></p><p>Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.  Please contact Leanne Allen on 0269533622 or via email <a href="mailto:spinas&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">allenl1&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> for further information. </p><p>Applications close on <b>Friday 10 June 2022 at 5.00pm.</b></p>