Grounds and Maintenance Officer
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 18 January 2026
The Ground and Maintenance Officer maintains school grounds and facilities, oversees cleaning operations, manages supplies, handles repairs, and supports the safe use of school vehicles.
<p><i>Please be advised that the Catholic Education Office is closed during the period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. All enquiries received during this period will be attended to promptly once operations resume on 6 January 2026. We wish you a safe and joyful festive season, and thank you for your understanding.</i></p>
<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $61,934 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. <br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Part-time | 28 hours per fortnight<br><strong>Eligibility: </strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident <br><strong>Start Date: </strong>January 2026, Term One</p>
<p><strong>About St Patrick's Primary School</strong> </p>
<p>St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic Primary School located in the Bega Valley of New South Wales (NSW). The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and has a current enrolment of 200 students. Situated in the heart of a rural community, St Patrick's provides quality Catholic education for families in the Bega Valley. </p>
<p><strong>About the Role </strong> </p>
<p>The Ground and Maintenance Officer maintains school grounds and facilities, oversees cleaning operations, manages supplies, handles repairs, and supports the safe use of school vehicles. This essential position supports the daily functioning and wellbeing of the entire school community.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities </strong> </p>
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<li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) </li>
<li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) </li>
<li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish </li>
<li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice </li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li>Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)</li>
<li>Relevant work experience</li>
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<p><i>Please note the final salary offered will be based on skills and qualifications of the successful applicant.</i></p>
<p><strong>Application Process </strong> </p>
<p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. </p>
<p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. <br>
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For further information about the School please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stpatsbega.nsw.edu.au/">website.</a> Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Jo Scott Pegum on 02 6492 5500 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jo.scottpegum@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jo.scottpegum@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:jo.scottpegum@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jo.scottpegum@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. <br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. </p>
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<p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506384/grounds-and-maintenance-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>