Maintenance Officer/Gardener

Maintenance Officer/Gardener

Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.79 FTE)

Applications Close: 17 April 2026

Maintenance Officer/Gardener

Are you seeking an exciting new challenge in one of Melbourne’s newest Catholic primary schools?

We are advertising an exciting opportunity to join our team as a maintenance officer/gardener.

St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is located in the suburb of Weir Views, just 40 minutes from the CBD and 5 minutes from the Western Freeway.

This is an ongoing, part-time position classified under the 2022 CMEA Agreement as School Services Officer Category C.  This is a part-time position (30 hours per week) over 5 days with seven weeks' holiday per year. The pay for this position is pro-rata of a full-time salary, from $53,772 to $67,978, depending on prior experience.

This position is for a start date on or as close as possible to Monday, April 27, 2026.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• the capacity to be extremely flexible with strong time management skills
• warmth and welcome to all members of our community
• the capacity to manage the general maintenance of the school and maintain the upkeep of the gardens and grounds.

All new staff at St Lawrence of Brindisi are required to complete an induction process prior to the commencement of employment and comply with the school’s Code of Conduct and Child Safe Policy.

St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is a Child Safe environment. Our community promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children.

Application Instructions

Please complete a letter of application, addressing the Key Selection Criteria, a resume and the required application form with the names of at least two referees for this position to:

principal@slweirviews.catholic.edu.au

The closing date for this position is Friday, April 17, 2026