Grounds & Maintenance Officer

School Grounds and Maintenance Position

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Blayney

Permanent | Part-time (14 hours per fortnight) 

Commencing ASAP by negotiation 

Hourly rate ranging from $27.87 - $35.94  

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Blayney is seeking a skilled Grounds & Maintenance Officer to join the team in a permanent part-time capacity, working 67.6 hours per fortnight. This role supports the operational services of the school, including building maintenance, and grounds upkeep. 

Why work for us? 

• Flexibility in working hours. 

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications. 

• Diocesan-wide supportive and collaborative culture.

• Access to wide range of company benefits such as Fitness Passport. 

• Generous leave entitlements. 

A copy of the position description can be found Here

About you
The new Grounds and Maintenance Officer will:

• Be experienced in ground maintenance with the ability to carry out numerous gardening duties around the school ground (eg. weeding, edging, pruning etc)
• Hold good knowledge of lawn maintenance and cultivation
• Be able to work without supervision while meeting deadlines
• Have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
• Hold a current Working with Children’s Check
• Hold a current White Card and Drivers’ Licence
• Demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the Catholic faith and mission of the school

What We Offer

• Flexibility in working hours
• Wages based on qualifications
• Diocesan-wide supportive and collaborative culture
• A great opportunity to keep your hands busy while having time in the day for personal errands
• A way to be part of shaping our students lives in safe environment

Click here to find out more about Blayney, NSW.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education for students from Transition to Year Six. Our mission is to develop the whole person in a safe, faith-filled, and caring environment, while encouraging students to strive for excellence. With a focus on quality Catholic education, small class sizes, and a supportive staff, we offer a curriculum enriched by diverse experiences in cultural, academic, spiritual, social, and sporting arenas. Our school values pastoral care, positive behaviour management, and a commitment to equipping students with the skills and values necessary to thrive in a complex world. At St Joseph's, we foster mutual respect, healthy relationships, and community appreciation, aiming to empower every student to achieve success in all aspects of school life.

Click here to find out more about St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Blayney.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc.)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 22/06/2026.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6368 2243

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.