Horticulturalist & Bus Driver - St Thomas More College, SUNNYBANK
- Brisbane, QLD
- Permanent
- Full-time
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. .About our school
St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for approximately 1030 students. Our college opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students.This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever-changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity, and the skills to achieve success in life. to learn more about us.SummaryPlay a key role in developing and implementing exciting improvements to gardens, grounds, playing fields, and external surfaces, enhancing the school environment.
- Location: St Thomas More College - Sunnybank (S)
- Start date: Sept 2025
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: $34.1716/hr + super
- Status: Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 14/09/25
- Contact:
- Maintain gardens, grounds, lawns, and playing surfaces, including top dressing, seeding, turfing, coring, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilising.
- Prepare ovals for sporting events and carnivals, including laying out and line marking playing fields.
- Supervise, maintain and participate in the installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
- Manage the safe distribution and application of organic and chemical pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, including correct storage and recording.
- Operate and maintain a wide range of specialised machinery and equipment for lawns, turf, and playing fields, and routinely undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Supervise and train grounds people, trades people and apprentices.
- Manage and maintain stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
- Maintain a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in all aspects of grounds and garden maintenance and planning.
- Ability to work under general supervision either individually or in the team environment.
- Ability to prioritise tasks based on workflow where some time constraints are present.
- Knowledge of safe operating procedures and safe work practices in relation to the operation of a wide range of grounds and maintenance plant and equipment.
- Working knowledge of the safety requirements of hazardous substance usage and management within the grounds and maintenance environment.
- Exercise good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in maintaining gardens, lawns, and playing surfaces.
- Knowledge of operating and maintaining pumps, irrigation equipment, and drainage systems.
- Ability to safely distribute and apply pesticides, sprays, and fertilisers, with proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised machinery and equipment.
- Strong organisational skills for managing stores and facilities, including stock control and record keeping.
- Experience in supervising and training grounds people, trades people, and apprentices.
- Commitment to WHS requirements.
- Certificate Level 3 Horticulture, Parks & Gardens.
- HR/MR Driving License with clean record and drivers' authorisation (or willingness to obtain). Training will be provided.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship would be highly regarded.
- Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission buses.
- Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
- Currently hold or ability to obtain a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here:
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.