Groundskeeper

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a dynamic educational community within the Archdiocese of Brisbane, supporting over 12,000 employees in diverse roles. As Queensland's largest Catholic education provider, BCE delivers high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. It fosters collaboration with parents, governmental bodies, and the broader community to instill social responsibility, self-discipline, and Catholic values in students. BCE promotes a supportive work culture centered on individual care and compassion.

About Queen of Apostles Primary School

This co-educational primary school accommodates approximately 440 students across two campuses: Prep to Year 2 at Chuter Street, Stafford Heights, and Years 3 to 6 at Thuruna Street. The school upholds the traditions of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, emphasizing values such as Love, Unity, Hospitality, Faithfulness, Listening, and Simplicity. The school motto, "Growing in Faith and Love," is actively embraced by staff, parents, and students.

Role Overview

The Groundskeeper will play an important role in enhancing the school environment by improving gardens, grounds, playing fields, and outdoor surfaces at Queen of Apostles Primary School, Stafford.

• Position location: Queen of Apostles Primary School, Stafford Heights, Queensland.
• Start date: 31 August 2026.
• Weekly hours: 38 hours.
• Term time appointment on a continuing basis.
• Hourly salary: $34.17 plus superannuation.
• Application closing date: 26 August 2026.
• Contact: Troy Parsons.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing fields through activities such as top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching, and fertilising.
• Prepare sports ovals for events and carnivals, including marking out and line marking fields.
• Oversee, maintain, and participate in the operation and repair of pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems.
• Safely manage the distribution, storage, and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers with accurate record keeping.
• Operate and maintain a variety of specialized machinery and equipment for turf and grounds care, performing routine maintenance.
• Supervise and provide training to grounds staff, tradespeople, and apprentices.
• Manage stores and facilities, ensuring effective stock control and documentation.
• Maintain a safe work environment for staff, students, and visitors in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in maintaining gardens, lawns, and various playing surfaces.
• Knowledgeable in operation and upkeep of pumps, irrigation, and drainage infrastructure.
• Competence in the safe handling, storage, and use of pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers alongside machinery operation.
• Strong organizational skills in managing stock, stores, and administrative records.
• Experience in supervising and training personnel including grounds workers and apprentices.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety compliance.
• Qualification equivalent to Certificate III level or completion of a relevant apprenticeship is highly desirable.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

• Must be eligible to legally work in Australia during the appointment period.
• Required to hold or be able to obtain a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to starting employment.

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to advance your career and access professional development.
• Competitive remuneration with flexible working conditions depending on role requirements.
• Access to AI tools and training focused on innovation and ethical standards.
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options to enhance take-home pay.
• Participation in active staff social and wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program offering support for personal and familial wellbeing.
• Discounted memberships to a large network of fitness facilities for employees and their families.

Commitment to Inclusion and Child Safety

BCE is firmly committed to safeguarding children and maintaining a child-safe environment. Recruitment includes checks such as working with children verification and background screenings. Diversity and inclusion remain central, and applicants from all backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply.