Utility Officer

St Aloysius Catholic College (see more jobs from this school)

HUNTINGFIELD, TAS 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 25 May 2025


Utility Officer Part time - Ongoing 0.6FTE Commencing: June 2025 (negotiable with successful applicant

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Aloysius Catholic College</strong> is a co-educational Catholic College on three campuses in the Kingborough Municipality. The Junior Campus located in Kingston Beach (Kinder – Year 4), the Middle Campus located in Huntingfield (Years 5-8) and the Senior Campus also located in Huntingfield (Years 9-12).</p> <p>The College invites applications from motivated and reliable individuals for the position of Utility Officer. This is a dynamic and hands-on role that plays a vital part in ensuring a clean, safe, and supportive school environment that enhances student learning and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Utility Officer</strong><br><strong>Part time - Ongoing&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>0.6FTE&nbsp;</strong><br><i><strong>Commencing: June 2025</strong></i><br><i><strong>(negotiable with successful applicant)</strong></i></p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>The Utility Officer is responsible for coordinating and performing general maintenance, groundskeeping, and occasional construction and cleaning tasks to maintain the school’s facilities. The role also involves occasional bus driving and vehicle care. You will work collaboratively with the Facilities and Compliance Coordinator and report to the Business Manager, contributing to a school culture grounded in Catholic values and the mission of Catholic Education Tasmania.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, skilled individual who enjoys a varied workload and thrives in a supportive, community-focused environment.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate and perform general building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance</li> <li>Allocate tasks to utility staff, contractors, and volunteers, and supervise work performed</li> <li>Maintain and care for school vehicles, including cleaning and minor servicing</li> <li>Support safety practices, including WHS compliance, risk assessments, and contractor inductions</li> <li>Set up for events and support emergency drills such as lockdowns and evacuations</li> <li>Maintain hand tools, power tools, and manage chemical usage safely</li> <li>Ensure grounds and facilities are clean, orderly, and safe</li> <li>Contribute to the school’s maintenance and safety planning and documentation</li> <li>Actively participate in team collaboration and professional development</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You are a reliable and self-motivated professional with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You demonstrate integrity, initiative, and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment. You also bring excellent communication skills and a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school.</p> <p><strong>Essential Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant trade or technical qualifications (e.g. Certificate III or equivalent)</li> <li>Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration</li> <li>Current and satisfactory National Police Check</li> <li>Tasmanian driver’s licence (light, medium or heavy rigid), or willingness to obtain</li> <li>Accreditation A, or willingness to work towards this</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manual handling certificate</li> <li>Experience supervising others</li> <li>Familiarity with school environments or similar settings</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment Work Health Assessment.</strong></p> <p><strong>Why Work With Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be part of a vibrant, faith-based school community</li> <li>Make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing and learning outcomes</li> <li>Opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development</li> <li>Work in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to take initiative</li> </ul> <p>Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2018.</p> <p>CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.&nbsp; The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.&nbsp;</p> <p>We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply</p> <p>Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package. To download an Application Package and Application for Employment form click the attachments below &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 9.00am Monday, 26 May 2025</strong></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493118/utility-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>