Groundsperson Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027 Employment Type: Term Time Permanent
- 30 hours per week Salary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour Closing Date for Applications: 3pm Tuesday 10th November 2026, unless filled prior We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible St Joseph's School, Weipa St Joseph’s Parish School has at its very heart, the values of Learning, Love, Community and Respect, as Jesus showed. Together, with engaged and supportive parents, the staff of St Joseph’s create a safe and stimulating learning environment where each child has the prospect to achieve his or her potential.

About The Role
The Groundsperson will be responsible for the upkeep of the school grounds at St Joseph's School, Weipa which will include:
• Chemical spraying (required to hold a current ChemCert license)
• Keeping of school maintenance records
• Ability to perform basic maintenance of facilities
• Experience with operating and servicing/maintenance of a range of turf machinery and equipment (ie mowers, line trimmers, rotary hoe)
• Maintaining plants, gardens and school vehicles




• Knowledge of irrigation operating systems and ability to maintain the system
• Monitor and act on all compliance related tasks. This may include liasing with the WHS Manager, coordinating contractors and performing inspections, onsite and coordinating weekend works Work Requirements
• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program For further information

about the role
, please download the Position Description Greenkeeper Position Description L3 Weipa.pdf Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. Enquiries Acting Principal Melanie Turner P: 07 4069 9500 E: [email protected]

📌 Groundsperson - St Joseph's Parish School, Weipa (Saint Joseph's)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
📍 Saint Joseph's