Groundsperson - Noosa Flexible School

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About The Organisation

Noosa Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 22 Flexible Schools throughout Australia who offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs and Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.

The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.

About The Role

Noosa Flexible School is looking for a Groundsperson who is responsible for carrying out grounds tasks efficiently and effectively and acts under the direction of the Head of Campus.

The successful applicant will carry out maintenance, development and improvement of school grounds to improve amenities including:

Maintaining the gardens including grass, trees, shrubs, plants and flowers.
Daily spot cleaning of walkways and high use areas.
Mowing, whipper-snipping and weeding of all grass areas.
Pruning and trimmings trees and shrubs.
Cleaning and maintenance of bins and doing dump runs.
Maintaining equipment including lawn mowers, whipper snippers and chainsaws, amongst other equipment.

This position is casual, commencing as soon as negotiated.

About You

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Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence
Aptitude for, and ability to carry our gardening and plant care
Ability to carry out minor maintenance/repairs/cleaning of school outdoor facilities
Understanding of PPE compliance issues and use of appropriate PPE at all times.
Ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently.

Desirable

Formal qualifications in relevant field of horticulture.
Knowledge and/or experience in the maintenance of plants, landscaping, tree planting and pruning.

What We Can Offer You

Edmund Rice charism
Free onsite parking
Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,+00 p/a
12.75% Superannuation contribution
Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
Free EAP counselling services

How To Apply

To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. Please include contact details of two referees, one of whom is from current or most recent place of employment.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Daniel Parkinson, Head of Campus via email daniel.parkinson@flexi.edu.au or mobile 0407 37+ 051.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) MONDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 2025.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Read more