Grounds Service Officer - Clairvaux MacKillop College, UPPER MOUNT GRAVATT
Clairvaux Mackillop College (Upper Mount Gravatt) · UPPER MOUNT GRAVATT, QLD
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Clairvaux MacKillop College is a secondary co-educational College administered by Brisbane Catholic Education with an enrolment of 1300 students. The College mission is to work actively as an inclusive, Catholic learning community.
We strive for excellence in all things inspired by the charisms of our founders - St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and Blessed Edmund Rice. Generous hospitality and welcome are hallmarks of our thriving learning community.
Ours is a friendly place built on a deep respect for each person; their innate goodness, their learning potential, their unique capacity to be good for the world.
We live the spirit of our college motto By Effort and Faith with Commitment, Compassion and Celebration. All members of our learning community are valued and respected.
We are all about great teaching, great learning; everyone, every day. As such, we care deeply about the growth and development of our team of staff. We seek to look after them in the business of their work.
We are well resourced and enact efficient processes to set up the best conditions for learning. We enable our valued staff members to find both success and joy in their work with our young people. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Take pride in maintaining vibrant gardens, lush lawns, and top-quality sports ovals, creating a welcoming environment for all.
- Location: Clairvaux MacKillop - Upper Mt Gravatt (S)
- Start date: 25/05/2026 - 25/09/2026
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: Services Staff Level 2 - $32.51/hour + super
- Status: Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
- Ad close date: 17 May 2026
- Contact: 07 3347 9200 | admin@cvxmck.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the maintenance of playing surfaces, including setting up of greens, top dressing, fertilising under supervision, seeding, turfing, coring, and sprigging
- Assisting in the preparation of ovals for sporting events and carnivals
- Safely operate and maintain small machinery and plant, as required, considering the risk to self and others
- Assisting in the equipment and plant maintenance repairs including carrying out tasks allotted under the grounds and gardens maintenance plan
- Assisting in the ordering and purchase of materials.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Demonstrated experience in working as a Grounds Keeper/grounds maintenance role
- Knowledge of maintaining playing surfaces, including fertilising, seeding, and turfing
- Ability to assist in preparing ovals for sporting events and carnivals
- Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery, ensuring safety for all
- Experience in equipment and plant maintenance, following the grounds maintenance plan
- Ability to assist in ordering and purchasing materials for maintenance tasks
- Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation,