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Groundsman – Permanent Part-Time

About Us
Kedron & Stafford Parishes, Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane
The Parishes of St Therese of Lisieux & St Anthony of Padua (Kedron) and Our Lady, Queen of Apostles (Stafford), staffed by the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit Province, are seeking a dedicated and proactive Groundsman to maintain and enhance the parish grounds.

We are a prayerful, caring community in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi, striving to create a welcoming and well-maintained environment for our parishioners.

About the Role
This permanent part-time position requires 30 hours per week, split between our two parish locations:

• Kedron Parish (Monday, Tuesday, and half of Wednesday)
• Stafford Parish (half of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) A six-month review will be conducted to ensure mutual satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop grounds at the church, parish hall, and parish house.
• Mow lawns and care for garden areas, including planting and landscaping.
• Arrange pest control spraying and treatments.
• Operate equipment such as a mower, whipper snipper, and hedge cutter.
• Assist with manual work and general repairs across all parish sites.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
✔ Experience in grounds keeping, gardening, or landscaping.
✔ Ability to work independently and take initiative.
✔ Basic knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance.
✔ A commitment to maintaining a welcoming and presentable parish environment.
✔ Physical capability for outdoor manual work.

Benefits

• Work in a supportive and faith-filled community.
• Flexible schedule within agreed hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of historic and spiritual spaces.

To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and resume via the Apply For This Job                                                                                                                                                      
For further information please contact HR Recruitment Coordinator Brent Hunter hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults

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