Head Groundsperson

at  Townsville Catholic Education

Commencing Date: 17 February 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: $65,836 - $68,627 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 10 February 2025 unless filled prior
Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known “Journey to Emmaus” from the Gospel of Luke. The theme of “journey” is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom. Although the college is relatively young, it has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people. Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Other duties include:

• Team Leader for 4 grounds staff, ensuring they complete the allocated tasks under your direction in a safe and timely manner
• Attend regular meetings with the Facilities Manager for allocation of tasks
• Sourcing and ensuring adequate supplies of equipment, spare parts, and consumables etc are maintained
• Maintain lawn, trim trees overhanging infrastructure, hedging, blowing down and outdoor vacuuming
• Assist with constant upkeep and upgrading of school grounds and gardens, including fertilising, poisoning, landscaping and minor irrigation checks and repairs as required
• Bin runs, rubbish removal, tilling sandpits and pressure cleaning
• Assist with setting up for school functions and displays
• Carry out minor repairs to the College property and equipment, including:
• Assist with marking playing fields
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery and sheds, including external cleaningAssist with general maintenance, upkeep and cleaning duties as reasonably requested

Other related duties as reasonably requested by the Business Manager.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking and experienced and dedicated Groundsperson. This role is a full time, fixed term position for (12 months) commencing 17 February 2025 until 13 February 2026.
The Groundsperson, under the direction of the Principal, contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the school grounds. The Groundsperson will be required to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety at all times. The Groundsperson will work with limited supervision under the direction of the Principal.

Other duties include:

• Team Leader for 4 grounds staff, ensuring they complete the allocated tasks under your direction in a safe and timely manner
• Attend regular meetings with the Facilities Manager for allocation of tasks
• Sourcing and ensuring adequate supplies of equipment, spare parts, and consumables etc are maintained
• Maintain lawn, trim trees overhanging infrastructure, hedging, blowing down and outdoor vacuuming
• Assist with constant upkeep and upgrading of school grounds and gardens, including fertilising, poisoning, landscaping and minor irrigation checks and repairs as required
• Bin runs, rubbish removal, tilling sandpits and pressure cleaning
• Assist with setting up for school functions and displays
• Carry out minor repairs to the College property and equipment, including:
• Assist with marking playing fields
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery and sheds, including external cleaningAssist with general maintenance, upkeep and cleaning duties as reasonably requested