Utility Officer – John Paul II Catholic School

Full Time – 1.0 FTE (38 hours per week)

Ongoing

Start: ASAP

At John Paul II Catholic School, we pride ourselves on our outstanding student care, a balanced approach to learning and our close-knit community. We are a small, inclusive primary school where every student is known.

About the Role

The Utility Officer plays a vital role in ensuring our school grounds, buildings, and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. This position requires a hands‑on, proactive individual with trade-level skills who can coordinate maintenance tasks, supervise others, and respond effectively to daily operational needs.

The successful applicant will support the Catholic Identity and Evangelising Mission of the school and work collaboratively with staff, contractors, volunteers, and the broader school community.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily building and grounds maintenance, including cleaning tasks, rubbish removal, and minor repairs.
• Overseeing turf care, playground upkeep, and replenishment of soft fall.
• Planning and undertaking specialised maintenance tasks and small building projects.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and chemical storage in line with safety standards.
• Setting up furniture and equipment for school events and sporting activities.
• Managing daily security routines, including unlocking/locking buildings.

Required Skills, Experience and Attributes

We are looking for someone who can:

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Apply initiative and problem‑solve constructively.
• Coordinate and supervise others confidently.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and sound judgement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
• Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check.
• Current Tasmanian driver’s licence.
• Trade Certificate or Certificate III (or relevant experience).

Why Join John Paul II Catholic School?

• Be part of a welcoming, mission‑driven school community
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports students, families, and staff
• A beautiful regional setting, with a collaborative and supportive staff culture.
• Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and opportunities to make a real impact

Catholic Education Tasmania and John Paul II Catholic School are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package. The Application Package can be accessed via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page.

Applications are to be addressed to Lauren Hall, Acting Principal, John Paul II Catholic School, and be submitted electronically via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.

Applications Close: 1.00pm Monday 27 April 2026

If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Hall, Acting Principal, via email: lauren.hall@catholic.tas.edu.au.