Groundsperson (Grounds and Maintenance)

Our Lady of Grace School - NORTH BEACH School Principal : Mr John Rose School Address : PO Box 383 North Beach WA 6920 Phone Number : 6241 9500 Fax Number : 9447 4118 Email Address : admin@olg.wa.edu.au. Web Site : www.olg.wa.edu.au. Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing Groundsperson Our Lady of Grace Primary School is a three stream co-educational school catering for approximately 700 students from Early Learning (Pre-kindy) to Year Six. We continue to strive to better serve our students and provide quality grounds and spaces for students to enjoy. The Groundsperson plays a key role in ensuring our school’s grounds and facilities are safe, functional, and visually appealing. They work collaboratively with the staff to carry out their duties under the direction of the Principal. This position may be negotiable to part-time for the suitable candidate. The Successful Applicant Would

• Be supportive of the mission and values of Catholic education ensuring that the wellbeing of all students is a priority in every task undertaken
• Have demonstrated experience in grounds or property maintenance
• Possess basic trade or handyperson skills and experience in the operation of garden and grounds machinery and tools.
• Show initiative, be able to work independently and manage time effectively
• Have good physical fitness with the ability to undertake manual labour
• Display strong communication skills to coordinate and oversee trade work
• Demonstrate flexibility, reliability and initiative in responding to the changing school needs
• Promote positive workplace behaviour and maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented school environment by following all safe work practices under WHS requirements.

Qualifications Required Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent industry experience)

• Current Driver's licence
• White Card (Construction Induction Training, WA) preferred
• Desirable: Experience in grounds or facility maintenance with a school or community organisation.

Please email applications to the Principal, Mr John Rose with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume including 2 referees to admin@olg.wa.edu.au Starting date can be negotiated upon appointment. 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 : 24th April , 2026 Applications Close : 4th May , 2026 Vacancy Number : 33622