Grounds and Maintenance Officer

Grounds and Maintenance Officer

Rosebank College seeks expressions of interest for a Permanent Part-time Grounds and Maintenance Officer (2 days per week). Start January 2026.

PERMANENT PART-TIME

(Two Days Per Week to be negotiated with the Facilities Manager –

Averaged term time only)

COMMENCEMENT DATE: From 20 January 2026 (Negotiable)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 4pm

(Apply now as interviews may commence sooner based on applications received)

Why Join Rosebank?

• Join a supportive and dynamic team
• Leading 7-12 Catholic co-educational College – Over 1400 students
• Great location in Five Dock (Inner West)
• Onsite Carpark
• Transferable LSL/ Personal/Carer’s leave from systemic and non-systemic Catholic schools (participating schools under current EA)
• Salary packaging options
• Regular professional learning opportunities
• Access to College-wide health and wellbeing initiatives
• Diverse and inclusive welcoming community

About Us

Rosebank College has a proud and varied history of over 150 years as part of the Good Samaritan family established in 1857, and belonging to the Benedictine spiritual and educational tradition founded by St Benedict in the 4th century. The College belongs to the community of ten schools across Australia called Good Samaritan Education (GSE).  Established in 2011 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the mission of Good Samaritan Education is to sustain and nurture our Catholic schools as Good Samaritan Benedictine communities of learning.

Catholic education in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition is committed to developing students who will engage with today’s world as grounded, hope-filled young people who are equipped to lead wisely, to listen deeply and to treat their neighbour and their environment with justice, love and the compassion of Christ.

Rosebank College promotes an inclusive, welcoming environment for children and provides transparent, accountable, risk-managed approaches to ensure child safeguarding.

As a school of Good Samaritan Education, Rosebank College is incorporated and governed by a Board of Directors which is accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.

For further information about Rosebank College, please visit our website: www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au. 

About the Role

A school of Good Samaritan Education, Rosebank College seeks expressions of interest for the position of Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join the Facilities Team in this Permanent (part -time) position. This role is required to work two days per week and the days per week will be negotiated with the Facilities Manager. The Grounds and Maintenance Officer is accountable to the Dean of Finance through the Facilities Manager.

This position is a part-time position 40 weeks per year and only required to work during term time.

Commencing from 20 January 2026 (negotiable), the Grounds and Maintenance Officer plays a key role in the efficient and effective operation of the College by providing high level care of the school facilities and grounds. Tasks can vary between addressing immediate maintenance and safety concerns, basic works projects and scheduled maintenance tasks and procedures.

This role works both autonomously and collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate is an effective team player; can manage competing priorities; can exercise initiative to operate with limited direction and is able to represent the College to internal and external stakeholders with a spirit of excellence always representing the Good Samaritan and Benedictine values.

This role also plays a significant role in promoting the College to wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for a well organised, skilled professional to join the Rosebank Team. This position is hands-on and will allow the right candidate to be exposed to various areas across the College.

For further information about the role, view the position description located on the application form online.

About You

The successful candidate has proven experience working in a similar position and is highly motivated to support Rosebank College. It is an expectation that all staff support the vision and goals of the College as a learning community and contribute to all aspects of College life. All staff are required to demonstrate a commitment to the ideals and ethos of Catholic Education.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position;
• Experience in a school environment or independent school setting (preferable but not essential);
• Driver’s Licence;
• Experience in carrying out semi-skilled maintenance tasks in carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing work;
• Experience and confidence in using a range of tools to carry out simple repairs;
• Ability to operate a range of machinery;
• An understanding that lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying items within reasonable limits is required, and the ability to carry this out;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across the school community;
• Proven capacity to work independently;
• Sound organisational skills including strong attention to detail;
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one);
• A commitment to the child safeguarding principles.

The Process

If you meet the requirements of this position, then please click the Apply button to submit your online application, to the Principal of Rosebank College.

When you complete the online application, you will need to provide:

• A copy of your CV;
• A cover letter;
• Copies of relevant academic qualifications and copies of transcripts.

Candidates that progress through our recruitment process, will be required to provide at least two (2) referees including the current employer.

Early applications are encouraged to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application closing date.

The appointment of a successful candidate is conditional and based on the successful completion of all pre-employment screening for child-related employment and reference checks.

Rosebank College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Rosebank College supports and respects all children. Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our practices. Rosebank College is committed to providing students with a safe, healthy environment.

General Enquiries

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email the College’s Human Resources Manager on recruitment@rosebank.nsw.edu.au.

Rosebank College manages all our recruitment and hiring needs internally. As such, we ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us directly regarding candidate referrals or general recruitment needs.  The College will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies.