Utility Officer – St Paul’s Catholic School

Bridgewater, Tasmania

Part-time | 0.77 FTE (32 hours per week) | Ongoing | Start ASAP

St Paul’s Catholic School is a school in Bridgewater, Tasmania, Australia, offering education from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Founded in 1984 by the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers, the school emphasizes a caring and supportive environment for students and families, fostering their holistic development.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Utility Officer to join our team and help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning school environment that supports high‑quality learning for all students.

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 St Paul’s?

• 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 St Paul’s 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package.

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 Justin Veitch, Principal, St Paul’s Catholic School, and be submitted electronically via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.

Applications Close: 9.00am Friday 1st May 2026

If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Hayley Woodham, Finance Officer, via email: hayley.woodham@catholic.tas.edu.au.