St Lawrence's Primary School - BLUFF POINT

School Principal : Mr David Tunchon
School Address : Locked Bag No.15 Geraldton WA 6531
Phone Number : 9968 2000
Fax Number : 9923 2018
Email Address : admin@stlps.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.stlps.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time
Term : Temporary


Position Details

Head Grounds-person – Full-time, Temporary

Applications are invited to join St Lawrence’s Primary School, Bluff Point, as a full-time Head Grounds-person from 15 November 2024 to 27 April 2025 to cover leave, with the possibility of extension. 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).

The remuneration package for the successful applicant includes the provision of a ground’s vehicle, mobile telephone, and iPad.


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.
•    Be able to provide and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with work health and safety legislation.


Qualifications Required

•    Have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Card.
•    Have or be willing to obtain a National Police History Check.
•    Valid driver's license.


Application Details

Applications for this position close on Friday, October 11, 2024. Applicants must submit a Non-Teaching Application Form with a cover letter addressing the position’s criteria and their Curriculum Vitae, addressed to The Principal, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom is the applicant's most recent supervisor.

The Non-Teaching Application Form can be found via the School website: stlps.wa.edu.au/school/our-school/employment-positions.aspx

Applications may be sent emailed attention to The Principal, to employment@stlps.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 : 18th September, 2024
Applications Close : 11th October , 2024
Vacancy Number : 30901