Groundskeeper (Grounds and Maintenance)

St Anthony's School - WANNEROO School Principal : Mrs Therese Bandy School Address : 7 Servite Terrace Wanneroo WA 6065 Phone Number : Fax Number : Email Address : . Web Site : Type : Full-Time Term : Temporary Position Details Groundskeeper St Anthony's School, Wanneroo, is a co-educational double stream Catholic school that caters for over 430 students and their families from 3-Year-old Kindergarten to Year 6. We are a community that strives to develop and encourage the Christian values modelled by Jesus and where growth of the whole person is enhanced through our educational program. The current groundsman is on extended sick leave; therefore, we are seeking someone who can maintain the school until he is fit enough for a full return to work. Work hours are from 6am – 1.30pm each day. We are looking at the start date to be Monday 15th of December. The initial contract will run for Semester 1 2026, with the possibility of an extension. Duties Routine garden maintenance: Trim hedges, weed garden beds, water plants and maintain outdoor play areas. Ensure grounds are kept to a high standard, picking up rubbish, cobweb removal, reinstating pavement, and general repairs. Maintenance; repair locks, patch plaster, paint, basic plumbing repairs. In consultation with the Assistant Principal, prepare regular status reports on facility operations and project progress for senior management. Work Health and Safety Compliance: Monitor and report hazards, conduct basic risk assessments, and ensure the safe use / storage of tools and chemicals. Security and safety checks: Open / lock buildings and gates; perform routine inspection of grounds and buildings to ensure safety. Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report faults when necessary. Assist with deliveries and waste management. Assist in scheduling and supervising contractors or tradespeople on site as required. Move and assembly of office furniture. Collect mail / running errands as required. Assisting with event set up. Selection Criteria Strong organisation and time management skills. Knowledge and experience with maintenance work such as plumbing and basic irrigation repair. Knowledge and / or experience with gardening requirements. Teamwork and great communication. Excellent organisational skills. Reliable, flexible, and punctual approach to your work. Current Driver’s licence full C class essential. National Police Clearance. Ability to perform physical requirements of the role. Value safety as a priority in the workplace. All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment. A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website. On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person. Listed : 18th November , 2025 Applications Close : 5th December , 2025 Vacancy Number : 33157 #J-18808-Ljbffr