Grounds Officer

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Introduction:
About Us

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.

We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

Description:
About the Role

The Grounds Officer is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the College’s outdoor areas to ensure a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role involves the upkeep of lawns, gardens, sporting fields, and general outdoor infrastructure, as well as supporting minor maintenance tasks and event setup as required.

This is a full‑time, ongoing position and a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to join a highly productive and friendly team.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:
Maintain and improve the presentation of school grounds, including seasonal planting and turf care.
Prepare and maintain sports fields, courts, and ovals, including line marking and surface care.
Conduct minor repairs to fences, gates, pathways, and outdoor fixtures.
Conduct routine checks and servicing of tools and machinery to ensure safe operation.
Maintain records of grounds maintenance schedules and completed tasks.

To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.

Why work for us?

As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

• Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12.75% superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging options.

Skills and Experiences:
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Proven experience in an operational hands-on facilities or maintenance role.
Prior experience using building management software.
Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks accordingly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application online or through the Career's Portal. Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
• An up-to-date version of your CV
• Any supporting documents you wish to include (e.g. right to work / qualifications etc.)

For any enquiries and more information about the role, please contact our HR team via employment@padua.qld.edu.au or on 07 3857 9999.

Candidates must submit their applications by 8am Friday 22 May 2026.

Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early as we are seeking a candidate to start immediately.

Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone’s responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.