Grounds and Maintenance Officer

St Anthony's Primary, Wanniassa

Wanniassa, ACT 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 16 February 2026


This is a critical role which keeps the school supported with all infrastructure needs, including maintenance and garden upkeep.

<p><strong>Salary:</strong> $65,508&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment</strong> <strong>Status</strong>: Part-time | 40 hours per fortnight<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable</p> <p><strong>About St Anthony’s Parish Primary School</strong></p> <p>St Anthony’s Parish Primary School celebrates individuals in a caring, safe and happy learning environment. Each child is empowered to be involved in a wide variety of education pursuits and activities to drive their holistic development. The school thrives on a shared mission in preparing for the future with enthusiasm, confidence and optimism.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Our school is seeking a reliable, hands-on team member to keep our grounds and facilities looking their best. This role includes maintaining beautiful gardens and outdoor areas through mowing, trimming, weed control, hedge care, and general lawn upkeep, as well as ensuring the security of our buildings by managing gate access. You will help keep our school tidy by assisting with repairs, reporting maintenance needs, and completing minor carpentry, plumbing, and lighting replacements. This is a critical role which keeps the school supported with all infrastructure needs, including maintenance and garden upkeep.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> <li>Completion of a trade qualification or Certificate III (or equivalent knowledge and practical experience)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stanthonys.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG)&nbsp;can&nbsp;be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries</strong>:&nbsp;Please contact Erin Marmont on 02 6231 4022 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:erin.marmont@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>erin.marmont@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:erin.marmont@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Grounds%20and%20Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">erin.marmont@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<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> <p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506558/grounds-and-maintenance-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>