<p><strong>Grounds &amp; Maintenance Officer | St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Canowindra&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>12-Month Contract | Part-time (5 hours per fortnight)&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Commencing Term 1 2026&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Hourly rate ranging from $$31.26 - $37.01&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Access to Fitness Passport &amp; Salary Packaging</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Canowindra is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join the team, commencing Term 1, 2026. Supporting the school by ensuring the grounds, sporting fields, gardens, building, and amenities are maintained to the highest standard, this position is crucial to St Edward's operations team.&nbsp;</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain and present school grounds, gardens, ovals, and sporting facilities to a high standard.</li> <li>Prepare and set up sporting areas for events and carnivals.</li> <li>Safely operate and maintain tools, machinery, and apply garden treatments.</li> <li>Assist with general building, furniture, and equipment maintenance as directed.</li> <li>Support classroom and facility preparation at the start of each term.</li> <li>Ensure external areas, gutters, and drains are clean and well maintained.</li> <li>Follow all WHS policies, report hazards, and promote a safe working environment.</li> <li>Carry out other reasonable duties to support the smooth running of the school.</li> </ul> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G3KEWDpA--HBMru1pia0k2BB-WUHyBDc/view?usp=drive_link">Position description can be found by clicking here</a></p> <p><strong>About You&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current Working with Children Check and valid driver’s licence.</li> <li>A commitment to support the values and ethos of Catholic education and the ability to contribute to a positive, safe, and welcoming school environment for students, staff and the wider Cathedral community.</li> <li>Experience in grounds and building maintenance within a school setting, including the ability to complete both preventative and responsive tasks (e.g. minor repairs, painting, sanding, replacing fittings, garden upkeep, pruning, weeding, mulching and general cleaning).</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, prioritise competing demands and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in the setup, operation and troubleshooting of sound systems and AV equipment including microphones, speakers, musical instruments and PA systems.</li> <li>Strong understanding and application of Work Health and Safety standards, including the ability to conduct regular safety inspections of the grounds, external play spaces and school equipment.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills including the management of maintenance requests, scheduling and coordinating works, and liaising professionally with contractors and tradespeople.</li> <li>Physical capability to carry out manual tasks, lift equipment safely and complete outdoor labour across varying weather conditions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work with Us?&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supportive school community</li> <li>Career growth&nbsp;- access to professional development and mentoring programs to help you thrive</li> <li>Diverse opportunities</li> <li>Work-life balance - enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle-friendly benefits&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport &amp; salary packaging&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/orange-area/canowindra">Click here to find out more about Canowindra, NSW</a>.<br><br><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.</p> <p>St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School in Canowindra, NSW has over 100 years of history. We prioritize individual attention and care with small class sizes and a high teacher/student ratio. Our school is deeply rooted in the Canowindra community, fostering a faith-filled Christian environment. We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people as the traditional custodians of the land and strive to live in harmony with them. Established by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1908, we continue their legacy of love and dedication. At St. Edward’s, our mission is to help children know God, live in communion with Him, and understand the world through the Gospel. We provide a well-rounded education that develops students socially, intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and morally. We celebrate tradition, embrace community, and empower each child to reach their full potential.</p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stedwardscanowindra.catholic.edu.au/">Click here to find out more about St Edwards Catholic Primary School, Canowindra.</a><br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>If you’re looking to make the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p> <ul> <li>An updated CV/Resume</li> <li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li> <li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li> <li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 28 November, 2025.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><u>Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</u></p> <p>A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.</p> <p>Further role specific details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on&nbsp;(02) 6344 1170.</p> <p><i>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</i></p> <p><i>A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.</i></p> <p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i></p> <p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497911/grounds-maintenance-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>