Utility Officer
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.75 FTE)
Applications Close: 31 July 2026
Play a vital role in ensuring our school grounds, buildings, and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained.
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<p><strong>Utility Officer</strong></p>
<p><strong>Sacred Heart Catholic School</strong></p>
<p><strong> Ulverstone, Tasmania</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Part-time | 0.75 FTE | Ongoing | Start ASAP</strong></p>
<p><strong>46 Weeks Per Year + pro-rata Annual Leave</strong></p>
<p><i>(40 Weeks Term Time/ 6 Weeks of Term Breaks)</i></p>
<p><strong>Monday – Friday | 7.30am – 2:00pm</strong></p>
<p>Sacred Heart Catholic School Ulverstone provides a Catholic education for approx. 300 students offering co-educational classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and is located on the picturesque northwest coast of Tasmania. Our school is situated directly opposite the beach and coastline and spans across approx 7 acres.</p>
<p>We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Utility Officer to join our team and help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning school environment that supports high‑quality learning for all students.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>The Utility Officer plays a vital role in ensuring our school grounds, buildings, and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. This position requires a hands‑on, proactive individual with trade-level skills who can coordinate maintenance tasks, and respond effectively to daily operational needs.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will support the Catholic Identity and Evangelising Mission of the school and work collaboratively with staff, contractors, volunteers, and the broader school community.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong></p>
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<li>Coordinating daily building and grounds maintenance, including cleaning tasks, rubbish removal, and minor repairs.</li>
<li>Overseeing turf care, playground upkeep, and replenishment of soft fall.</li>
<li>Planning and undertaking specialised maintenance tasks and small building projects.</li>
<li>Maintaining tools, equipment, and chemical storage in line with safety standards.</li>
<li>Setting up furniture and equipment for school events and sporting activities.</li>
<li>Managing daily security routines, including unlocking/locking buildings.</li>
<li>Support the further establishment, maintenance, and enhancement of the school's food & produce gardens as part of the school's sustainability and learning programs.</li>
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<p><strong>Required Skills, Experience and Attributes</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for someone who can:</p>
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<li>Work independently with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.</li>
<li>Prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.</li>
<li>Apply initiative and problem‑solve constructively.</li>
<li>Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.</li>
<li>Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and sound judgement.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications & Requirements</strong></p>
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<li>Valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).</li>
<li>Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check.</li>
<li>Current Tasmanian driver’s licence.</li>
<li>Trade Certificate or Certificate I (or relevant experience).</li>
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<p><strong>Why Join Sacred Heart Catholic School?</strong></p>
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<li>Be part of a welcoming, mission‑driven school community</li>
<li>Contribute to meaningful work that supports students, families, and staff</li>
<li>A beautiful coastal setting, with a collaborative and supportive staff culture.</li>
<li>Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and opportunities to make a real impact</li>
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<p>Catholic Education Tasmania and Sacred Heart Catholic School are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.</p>
<p>Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.</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. The Application Package can be accessed via the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/">Catholic Education Tasmania careers page</a>.</p>
<p>Applications are to be addressed to Charlene Best, Principal, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and be submitted electronically via the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/">Catholic Education Tasmania careers page</a> by clicking ‘Apply’.</p>
<p><strong>Applications Close: 11am, Friday 31st July 2026</strong></p>
<p>If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Summers, Finance Officer, via email: <a href="mailto:rachel.summers@catholic.tas.edu.au?subject=Utility%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">rachel.summers@catholic.tas.edu.au</a> or phone 03 6425 2680</p>
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<p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493273/utility-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>