<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Utility Officer</strong></p> <p><strong>Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Lenah Valley, Tasmania</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Ongoing | Part-time</strong></p> <p><strong>0.6 FTE | 22.5 Hours Per Week</strong></p> <p><strong>48 Weeks Per Year + pro-rata Annual Leave</strong></p> <p><strong>Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 8.00am – 4:00pm</strong></p> <p>Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is situated in the convenient location of Lenah Valley, offering classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6 in a caring, friendly, family environment.</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> <ul> <li>Coordinate school maintenance program, allocating tasks to other utility staff, sub-contractors and/or volunteers as appropriate, and supervising work performed.</li> <li>Coordinate and supervise school turf care and grounds program, allocating tasks to other utility staff, sub-contractors and/or volunteers as appropriate, and supervising work performed.</li> <li>Undertake specialised maintenance and / or grounds tasks that require the planning, ordering and modification of building or other materials.</li> <li>Maintain hand and power tools and equipment to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose.</li> <li>Follow chemical usage and storage procedures and when required, mix chemicals following manufacturer and organisational standards.</li> <li>Ensure that school vehicles such as buses or utility vehicles are registered, maintained and cleaned and undertake such duties when required.</li> <li>Move items of furniture and classroom supplies around the School.</li> <li>Mark lines on school ovals/grounds for sporting events.</li> <li>Set up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events at the School such as marquees or tents.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills, Experience and Attributes</strong></p> <p>We are looking for someone who can:</p> <ul> <li>Work collegially and in a team environment</li> <li>Communicate effectively with a range of people from differing levels / backgrounds</li> <li>Coordinate routine activities, set priorities and deliver tasks on time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform effectively in an environment with competing demands</li> <li>Apply literacy and numeracy skills effectively</li> <li>Act with due care and diligence</li> <li>Demonstrated reliability, dependability, flexibility and adaptability</li> <li>Work independently with minimal supervision</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).</li> <li>Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check.</li> <li>Relevant qualification eg Trade Certificate or Certificate III or equivalent</li> <li>Current Tasmanian vehicle driver licence</li> <li>Current Tasmanian driver licence for medium rigid vehicles or the willingness to work towards obtaining one.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School?</strong></p> <ul> <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 setting, with a collaborative and supportive staff culture.</li> <li>Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and opportunities to make a real impact</li> </ul> <p>Catholic Education Tasmania and Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Mrs Rachel Kelly, Principal Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and be submitted 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: 12 noon Monday 7th September 2026</strong></p> <p>If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Casey Mullen via email: <a href="mailto:casey.mullen@catholic.tas.edu.au?subject=Utility%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">casey.mullen@catholic.tas.edu.au</a>.</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493290/utility-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>