Position Details

Applications are invited to join St Lawrence’s Primary School, Bluff Point, as a full time Head of Maintenance and Grounds, commencing November 2025. The successful applicant will undertake a range of daily activities such as:

• Presenting well maintained gardens and grounds (including regular oval mowing)
• Fulfilling maintenance requests
• Co-ordination of trades
• Supervision of part time grounds staff
• Waste management
• Event setup (such as carnivals, assemblies etc)

 What we can offer you:

• Salary range for this position is 04047 on the CEWA Salary Schedule ($74,768 per annum) plus superannuation
• The remuneration package includes the provision of a ground’s vehicle, mobile telephone, and iPad
• Corporate healthcare discounts
• Employee assistance program

 Selection Criteria

 Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in the following areas:

• Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties
• Experience in horticulture/groundskeeping and/or maintenance
• Have effective oral, digital and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and staff
• Show initiative, work independently and contribute to our team environment
• Ability to carry out physical tasks of the position including bending and heavy lifting of goods, tools and equipment, and furniture
• Be able to provide and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with work health and safety legislation

 Qualifications Required

• A trade qualification an appropriate field is desirable
• Have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Card
• Have or be willing to obtain a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Valid driver's license

Applications for this position close on Monday, 1 September 2025. Please be advised that the application deadline may close earlier than originally stated. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Interested applicants must submit a Non-Teaching Application Form, short summary addressing the selection criteria and their curriculum vitae, including the names and contact numbers of at least two work related referees (current/past line managers), addressed to The Principal to: employment@stlps.wa.edu.au. Application forms and further information about the role can be found on our website: www.stlps.wa.edu.au.

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.