Sacred Heart Primary School - THORNLIE

School Principal : Mr Steve Gibbs
School Address : 40 Ovens Road Thornlie WA 6108
Phone Number : 9251 3000
Fax Number : 9251 3090
Email Address : admin@shthorn.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.shthorn.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-time / Part-time negotiable
Term : Ongoing


Position Details

Grounds / Maintenance Person – Full-time / Part-time negotiable, Ongoing

Sacred Heart Primary School Thornlie is seeking a Groundsperson on a full-time or part-time basis and the hours can be negotiable. The primary duties include:

  • Waste management – bins.
  • Keeping all paved surfaces and garden beds clean and clear of leaves and weeds.
  • Liaising with contractors to manage their access to the school.
  • Undertaking minor maintenance.
  • Maintaining a clean and ordered garden/maintenance shed in line with WHS requirements.


Selection Criteria

  • Is enthusiastic, friendly and positive. Must be approachable to allow members of our community to feel welcome.
  • Is prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
  • Works collaboratively with others.
  • Seeks and welcomes feedback from a variety of sources to improve practice.
  • A desire to part of a team and further their skills in a vibrant community.
  • Flexibility and ability to respond calmly and proactively to change.


Qualifications Required

  • Current Working with Children Check.
  • National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia.


Application Details

Your application to the Principal should include:

1. A cover letter.
2. Your current curriculum vitae.
3. Contact details of at least 2 professional referees including your current employer.

Applications should be submitted via email to admin@shthorn.wa.edu.au


Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

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 : 17th October , 2024
Applications Close : 8th November , 2024
Vacancy Number : 31108