Grounds and Maintenance Officer ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

  • 495057
  • MacKillop Catholic College - Mount Peter
  • Non-Teaching
  • Full time - Permanent

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join the Facilities and Maintenance team.

Commencement Date: Monday 20 October 2025 (negotiable)
Salary Range: Service Staff Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position
Hours: 38 hours Per Week 
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Thursday 16 October 2025 (unless filled prior)
 
Please note that applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.  We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
 

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025.  Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager, the Grounds and Maintenance Officer is part of the Facilities and Maintenance team.  The Grounds and Maintenance Officer will assist in the upkeep of the College building and grounds to ensure a high standard of presentation of the school facilities.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Download File MCC PD Facilities and Maintenance Officer L3.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave 
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport Membership available

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.

Enquires

Joanne O'Brien, Business Manager
P:  07 4081 7600
E: jobrien3@cns.catholic.edu.au

 

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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