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Title Senior Groundskeeper- St Bonaventure''s College, FLAGSTONE Brisbane Catholic Education Office Jimboomba QLD 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 highquality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, selfdiscipline 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 youll be supported to take care of whats important to you. About our school St Bonaventures College (P12) is a Catholic coeducational school located in Flagstone. The school offers a comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are committed to providing highquality teaching and learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of our students. The curriculum is designed to promote academic excellence, spiritual growth, and personal development. At St Bonaventures College, we value community, faith, and service, and we strive to instil these values in our students. Our modern facilities and dedicated staff support a wide range of extracurricular activities, ensuring that students have ample opportunities to explore their interests and talents. Summary Play a key role in developing and implementing exciting improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and external surfaces, enhancing the school environment. Location: St Bonaventures College Flagstone (S) Start date: Commencing January 2026 Work hours: Monday to Friday 6:30AM to 10:30AM (20h/week) Status: Parttime fixedterm (until the end of 2026 school year) About the opportunity Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising. Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields. Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment and drainage systems. Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording. Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf and playing fields, and routinely undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment. Supervise and train grounds people, trades people and apprentices. Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping. Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors. Opening and closing facilities daily. Minor maintenance work as required. About you Experience in maintaining gardens, lawns and playing surfaces. Knowledge of operating and maintaining pumps, irrigation equipment and drainage systems. Ability to safely distribute and apply pesticides, sprays and fertilisers, with proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised machinery and equipment. Strong organisational skills for managing stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping. Experience in supervising and training grounds people, trades people and apprentices. Commitment to WHS requirements. Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship would be highly regarded. Safeguarding Requirements Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment. Currently hold or ability to obtain a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement. MR Licence is desirable but not essential. Why choose BCE Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent). Salary packaging and salarysacrificing options. Active staff social club and wellness programmes. Personal support for employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program. Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr