Gardener/Maintenance officer

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College - Alice Springs (see more jobs from this school)

ALICE SPRINGS, NT

Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 March 2026

We are seeking a keen, fit person to fill our Gardener / Maintenance officer role. This role will primarily be at our Sadadeen Campus, but will require working across all campuses

About the Role

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College (OLSH) is a three-campus school in Alice Springs, serving students from Transition to Year 12. We are currently seeking a Gardening & Maintenance Officer to work primarily at our Sadadeen Campus (Year 9-12).

This hands-on role is essential in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students and staff. Full PPE—including uniforms and boots—will be provided.

About Us

OLSH Catholic College is a welcoming and supportive school community. With campuses for primary, middle and senior students, we provide a holistic education grounded in Catholic values and a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We operate across three campuses in Alice Springs:

• Bath Street – Transition to Year 4
• Traeger Campus – Years 5 to 8
• Sadadeen Campus – Years 9 to 12

Key Responsibilities

• General gardening: weeding, pruning, rubbish removal from garden beds
• Mow lawns, clean gutters and drains
• Maintain pot plants and check/repair irrigation
• Minor maintenance and painting
• Clean and replace bin liners
• Keep verandahs, stairs and paths clear of debris
• Clean air conditioning filters and remove mould
• Check and repair basic plumbing (toilets, taps)
• Liaise with external contractors and promote safe work practices

Essential Criteria

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and a good role model for students
• Current Driver’s Licence (LR licence or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

Attachments:

• CENT Pre-Employment Disclosure.pdf
• APPLICATION FOR non TCH POSITION_Vol.2_v.1.pdf

www.olshalice.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Julia Wake

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

761 Students
53 Teaching Staff
71 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

With the unique character of Central Australia, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is a community of faith and service, expressing a Marist spirituality, based on the College Motto of Justice, Love, and Peace. The College fosters a caring Christian environment in which the development of each student is nurtured in a cheerful atmosphere of trust. It is the whole person, integrating physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social elements, that the College seeks to educate.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College is a co-ed school with students from T-12 at three campuses in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Our College also has an Early Learning Centre and Outside of School Hours Care. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student learning.

Application Instructions

Please forward resume and completed forms (attached) to admin.olshalice@nt.catholic.edu.au