Grounds & Utility Officer

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic Grounds & Utility team in a full-time capacity as a Grounds & Utility Officer responsible for overseeing the general grounds and building maintenance of our Croagh Patrick Campus.

This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced, practical, and motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities.

You will play a key role in ensuring the campus is safe, well-maintained, and presented to a high standard for students, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include grounds maintenance, coordinating and undertaking general building maintenance, setting up for school functions and events, and ensuring the school grounds and surrounding areas remain clean, safe, and tidy. The role also involves maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and appearance of all external areas, including pathways and hard surfaces, contributing to scheduled preventative maintenance programs throughout the year, and assisting with the day-to-day operational needs of the Croagh Patrick Campus.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

About You

As a Grounds & Utility Officer you will have:

• A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard whilst maintaining the highest level of safety

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, turf management, horticulture, or general building maintenance

• The ability to work collegially in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently and to follow instructions and take direction

• Ability to effectively interact and maintain professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader College community

• Reliable, punctual, and proactive in identifying and completing tasks

• Willingness to work outdoors and take on physically active roles

• Motivation, enthusiasm and a great attitude

• Perform effectively in environments with competing demands, with the ability to coordinate routine activities, set priorities and deliver tasks on time

• An understanding of and ability to contribute to the mission of St Patrick’s College as a Catholic school

CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.  The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety. 

About Us

St Patrick’s is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience.  The College is structured into a three school model of learning, incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). While each School has unique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our College binds us together in academic, social justice and co-curricular excellence for all students. We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person.

How to Apply

Further information about the role, together with the required St Patrick's College Application Form and application instructions, is available at https://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/our-college/employment or by contacting Human Resources on (03) •••• •988.

To apply, please email your completed St Patrick's College Application Form, a current resume, and an introductory cover letter outlining why you wish to work at St Patrick's College and what you can bring to the role to ••••@stpatricks.tas.edu.au. Please do not apply through SEEK. We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 23rd August 2026.