Grounds and Maintenance

Henschke Primary School - Wagga Wagga

WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.42 FTE)

Applications Close: 27 April 2025


Henschke Catholic Primary School, Wagga Wagga is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Grounds and Maintenance employee to commence 26th May 2025.

<p><strong>Henschke Primary School, Wagga Wagga</strong></p><p>Henschke Catholic Primary School caters for K-6 Students and is the largest Co-Education Catholic Primary school in Wagga Wagga. Located on top of the hill’ in Bourke Street, we are proud of our strong traditions and foundations. We have grown from modest beginnings to our current enrolment of just over 550 students and have many plans for the future development and growth of our school.</p><p>To find out more about Henschke Primary School click <a href="http://web.hpww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>About Wagga Wagga</strong></p><p>Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.</p><p>Welcome to Wagga Wagga, to find out more click <a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/riverina/wagga-wagga" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?</strong></p><p><a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga</u></a> (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.</p><p>In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.</p><p>We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs. </p><p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p><p>The role of the Ground staff at Henschke Catholic Primary School is to ensure the grounds are being kept neat and tidy.  The Co-Principals or Assistant Principal is in charge of ensuring weekly jobs, over and above their key accountabilities, are passed on to ground staff. </p><p><a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:63619ace-29f6-49f4-bd15-aa60a975c2ec" rel="nofollow"><u>Link to Position Description</u></a></p><p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Permanent Part-Time Position</li><li>Commencement 26th May 2025</li><li>16 Hours / Week</li><li>Work Days Negotiable</li><li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance</li><li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology</li><li>Salary: Level 4 $40.14 per hour - Unaveraged (works during school break)</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education</li><li>Effectively plan and manage maintenance of school grounds and property</li><li>Communicate effectively with colleagues and Executive members to ensure the school maintenance and safety requirements are up to standard</li><li>NSW Working with Children Check</li><li>Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check</li><li>Successful Candidate to undertake a Functional Assessment</li><li>Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, <a href="https://cedww.app.lumapps.com/intranet/evangelisation-religious-education/work-teach-lead" rel="nofollow">Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools</a>, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.</li></ul><p><strong>Applications and Enquiries </strong></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Paul Jenkins on 0428313134 and <a href="mailto:jenkinsp&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">jenkinsp&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to <a href="mailto:jenkinsp&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">jenkinsp&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://secure.au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid&#61;CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow"><u>Pre-Employment Declaration</u></a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.</p><p><strong>Applications Close 27 April 2025</strong></p><p><i>&#34;CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care&#34;</i></p><p><i>&#34;CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds&#34;</i></p>
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<p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Paul Jenkins on 0428313134 and jenkinsp&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</p><p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to <a href="mailto:jenkinsp&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">jenkinsp&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://secure.au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid&#61;CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow"><u>Pre-Employment Declaration</u></a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.</p><p><strong>Applications Close 27 April 2025</strong></p><p><i>&#34;CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care&#34;</i></p><p><i>&#34;CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds&#34;</i></p>