Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and being part of a close-knit school community?

St Joseph’s Primary School is seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our friendly school environment. This is an exciting ongoing, part-time (0.4 FTE) opportunity to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese.
In this role, you will support the upkeep and presentation of school buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and wider community.

The Position

• Title: Grounds and Maintenance Officer

• Classification: School Services Officer Level 2 (Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022)

• Salary: Min: $24,127.20 Max: $27,191.20

• Hours: 15.2 hours per week

• Employment Status: Ongoing, Part Time

• Location: St Joseph’s Primary School, Quarry Hill

• Reports to: Principal

• Other Requirements:

  • Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

  • Current Driver’s Licence

• Potential Start Date: By negotiation

About St Joseph’s Primary School

St Joseph’s Primary School is a welcoming Catholic school with a proud history of more than 100 years of education in the Bendigo community. Located in Quarry Hill, close to the CBD, the school currently supports 245 students and their families.

Our motto, Building Communities of Faith, reflects our strong commitment to connection, compassion, and growth. We value collaboration between families, staff, and the wider community and are dedicated to providing a safe, joyful, and enriching learning environment where every child is supported to flourish academically, spiritually, and personally.

About You

You are a practical, dependable, and community-minded professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in grounds, garden, building, or property maintenance

• The ability to work proactively, manage priorities, and operate independently

• A strong awareness of occupational health and safety requirements

• The ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with staff and students

• A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos, values, and traditions of the school

• A genuine commitment to child safety and student wellbeing

What We Offer You

• A supportive and welcoming school community

• An ongoing, secure role within Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving school environment

• A role that supports student wellbeing, safety, and learning outcomes

• Engagement in a values-driven organisation focused on community and care

It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education! 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Child Safeguarding Statement for Applicants

Adhering and complying to CESL’s child safety expectations, policies, and commitments is essential for every CESL role, as all staff play a vital part in upholding and promoting a child-safe culture.

All applicants are encouraged to review the Catholic Education Office Sandhurst - Child Safeguarding information prior to submitting their application.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close: 13 Feb 2026

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.  

For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.