Maintenance/Groundsperson

Mater Dei Primary Wagga Wagga

Come and experience the heart of Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Albert. Our welcoming community is built on the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning, offering students a holistic, faith-based education that nurtures their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Our Religious Education Framework fosters a sense of awe and wonder and is deeply embedded in our daily life to ensure we are ‘one in spirit’.

At Mater Dei, our expert teaching team delivers an exceptional educational program aligned with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses, enhanced by research and guided by our diocesan pedagogy of transformative learning. Our well resourced K-6 learning environments are flexible, future-focused, and include custom designed spaces to support every student to engage and thrive.

To find out more about Mater Dei Primary School click here.

About Wagga Wagga

Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.

Welcome to Wagga Wagga, to find out more click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The Maintenance/Groundsperson ensures the Mater Dei Primary School Facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors. This role assists in implementing a proactive preventative maintenance program, addressing operational and safety concerns efficiently, and contributing to the overall upkeep and improvement of the school’s facilities.

Position Description attached here

What We Can Offer

• Permanent Part-time position
• Commencing ASAP
• Work schedule 10 hours per week
  • Monday 8.00am - 1.30pm (includes a 30 min unpaid break)
  • Tuesday 9.00am - 2.30pm (includes a 30 min unpaid break)
• Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to fitness passport.
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary: Level 3: $74,665 (pro rata) per annum - Unaveraged (works during school break)

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated Experience in Grounds Maintenance and Care for Presentation: Proven skill in mowing, garden upkeep, tree pruning, and maintaining/repairing irrigation systems to present school grounds to a high standard.
• General Maintenance and Minor Repair Skills: Practical experience executing general repairs, basic carpentry (e.g., door hinges, locks), and minor painting/finishing tasks safely and effectively.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Compliance: Working knowledge of WHS practices, chemical handling protocols, and a proactive approach to identifying, managing, and reporting school safety hazards. Ability to manage the physical demands of the position (successful completion of functional assessment is a mandatory condition of employment).
• Time Management and Prioritisation: Ability to work autonomously, manage task logs, prioritise competing operational needs, manage maintenance tasks efficiently to ensure timely job completion and coordinate event setups in consultation with the Leadership Team.
• Child Safe Standards and Catholic Ethos: Willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school, understanding of Child Safe Standards and has completed mandatory pre-employment checks for working with children.
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Successful candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check and Functional Assessment

Desirable

• Contractor Coordination and Quotations: Experience liaising with external trades, requesting and evaluating quotes, and overseeing contractors for specialised maintenance requirements (e.g., plumbing, electrical).
• Relevant Qualifications and/or Experience: Trade qualifications in Carpentry, Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Handy man / General Maintenance, alongside current First Aid/CPR certificate
• School and Event Logistics Support: Prior experience supporting school related operations, such as sports carnivals, canteen logistics, or large-scale community functions.
• School Holiday Operations: Demonstrated ability to independently plan, schedule, and execute major maintenance projects during non-term period breaks.
• Equipment Servicing and Maintenance: Practical mechanical knowledge to perform routine servicing, troubleshooting, and preventative care on power tools, mowers, and grounds equipment.

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Mrs Amelia Bright mdp-info@ww.catholic.edu.au

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to mdp-info@ww.catholic.edu.au

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications close on Wednesday 16th September 2026

CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.