Maintenance and Grounds Officer

Level E Step 1 $72,894 plus superannuation

1.0 FTE | Fixed-Term | Geraldton Regional Office

For more than 150 years, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has supported schools and communities across the state. Today, we are Western Australia's second-largest education provider, supporting more than 84,500 students through a network of schools and nearly 14,000 staff.

We're seeking an experienced Maintenance and Grounds Officer to join our Property team at the Geraldton Regional Office.

The Maintenance and Grounds Officer (Geraldton) is responsible for maintaining and improving CEWA’s buildings, grounds, gardens, and heritage facilities, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and well-presented. The role works closely with the Property Manager, Property team, Regional Officer, and other CEWA colleagues to support day-to-day property operations and maintenance. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in caring for significant heritage sites, and wants to make a visible impact on the environments that support Catholic education

This is a 1.0FTE fixed-term position commencing 1 January 2027 and concluding 31 December 2027.

Why Join CEWA?

• Salary of Level E Step 1 $72,894 plus superannuation
• Additional paid leave during Christmas and Easter office closures
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Access to wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and corporate health discounts
• Free onsite parking

About the Role

Success in this role is demonstrated through the consistent delivery of well-maintained buildings, grounds, and facilities that are safe, functional, and presented to a high standard. The successful candidate will take a proactive approach to maintenance and grounds care, respond effectively to operational needs, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure CEWA’s Geraldton properties, including significant heritage sites, are cared for with pride and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain significantly recognised Geraldton heritage buildings, gardens, and undertake duties including but not limited to, general building and facilities maintenance, gardening, weeding, lawn mowing, oval turf management.
• Maintain all the external grounds, ovals, bore systems, building’s housing CEWA Catholic. Education Offices, St Patrick’s heritage complex, and standalone Kitchen refractory.
• Assist Geraldton CEWA Regional Officer, and staff as required.
• Ensure a safe environment in the workshop, buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Checks fleet vehicles, on a weekly basis as per WHS management.

About You

The ideal candidate is a practical and self-motivated professional with experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or facilities management and a strong commitment to workplace safety. They take pride in maintaining buildings and outdoor spaces to a high standard, can work independently while building positive relationships with others, and are adaptable in responding to both routine and urgent maintenance needs.

Essential requirements:

1. Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of duties.

2. Demonstrated experience undertaking maintenance, grounds or facilities-related duties.

3. Ability to safely perform the physical and manual handling requirements of the role.

4. Sound understanding of the safe use of tools, machinery and equipment in accordance with WHS requirements.

5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an organised and methodical approach to work.

Highly regarded:

1. Previous experience in a maintenance, grounds, facilities or caretaker role, preferably within a school, education, heritage or community setting.

2. Practical skills in general building maintenance, gardening, turf management, reticulation, minor repairs or equipment maintenance.

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations peoples, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

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