Mater Christi Catholic Primary School - YANGEBUP

School Principal : Mrs Joanne Scouler
School Address : PO Box 3077 Success WA 6964
Phone Number : 6173 9000
Fax Number :  
Email Address : admin@mcps.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.mcps.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time
Term : Ongoing

Position Details

Head Groundsperson


Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is a three stream co-educational school catering for approximately 700 students from Early Learning (Pre-kindy) to Year Six. We are a modern and well resourced school positioned within a peaceful environment overlooking Yangebup Lake, 20 minutes south of Perth. The Head Groundsperson plays a key role in ensuring our school’s grounds and facilities are safe, functional, and visually appealing. They work collaboratively with the groundsperson to carry out their duties under the direction of the Principal. This position may be negotiable to part-time for the suitable candidate.

Selection Criteria


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 handyman 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 verbal and written 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
•    38 Hours per week.  Hours of work: 7.00am to 3.00pm (negotiable)

Qualifications Required

•    Certificate III in Horticulture (or equivalent industry experience)
•    Current Driver's licence
•    White Card (Construction Induction Training, WA) preferred
•    Dept of Education National Criminal History Check
•    Desirable: Experience in grounds or facility maintenance with a school or community organisation.
•    Willingness to work towards Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School

Application Details

Please email applications to the Principal, Mrs Joanne Scouler with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume including 2 referees to admin@mcps.wa.edu.au


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 March , 2026
Applications Close : 24th April , 2026
Vacancy Number : 33538