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Building & Grounds Maintenance Officer- Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
Commencement Date: Term 3 - Monday 8 July 2024
Employment Type: Term Time - Permanent (30 hours per week)
Salary Range: Services Level 3 - $33.17 to $34.58 gross per hour pending experience
Closing Date for Applications: 12:00pm Midday, Monday 22 July 2024- Unless filled prior
Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.
Our curriculum at Newman Catholic College centres on design, digital and inquiry-based learning. It is strategic in its intent to promote the development of skills such as problem solving, critical analysis, and creative thinking; a curriculum that is innovative, digital and design focused, and forward thinking for all students, wherever they are on their learning journey.
About the Role
Newman Catholic College, Smithfield is accepting applications for the role of Building, Grounds and Maintenance Officer.
Reporting to Business Manager, the primary purpose of the Building, Grounds and Maintenance Officer is to ensure that the College grounds, buildings and plant and equipment are well maintained, well presented, secure, safe and compliant with applicable regulations.
For further information about the role and responsibilties, please download the Position Description 
240607 Building Grounds and Maintenance Officer L3 NCC.pdf
Work Requirements
- Acquire and/or maintain:
- Compliance with WHS expectations and standards
- Manual handling training
- Hazard management training
- Chemical management training
- Working at Heights
- Unless an exemption applies all staff are required to hold a current Working with CHildren Blue Card or be eligible to apply
- Promote child safety at all times
- Current drivers licence
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
- Vocational Education training qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent qualifications relevant to the position may be required or such knowledge, qualifications and experience that are deemed by the employer as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position
What we offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Generous 12.75% Employer Superannuation contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
To Apply
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Enquiries:
Principal
Dr Lauretta Graham
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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