Utility Officer – Star of the Sea Catholic College

Full Time – 1.0 FTE (38 hours per week)

Ongoing

Start: ASAP

Star of the Sea Catholic College has been serving the families of George Town and its surrounding communities for 69 years. We provide education to students from Kinder through to Year 10.

Star of the Sea prides itself on providing quality education in a safe and supportive environment. With small class sizes guaranteeing individual attention, the College has a strong history of giving students the skills they need to move onto Year 11 and 12 or work successfully. The College welcomes diversity and is supportive of students with learning needs, with a strong pastoral atmosphere.

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 who can coordinate maintenance tasks 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.

Why Join Star of the Sea Catholic College?

• 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 Star of the Sea Catholic College 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 Richard Chapman, Principal, Star of the Sea Catholic College, and be submitted electronically via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.

Applications Close: 1.00pm Friday 12 June 2026

If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Chapman, Principal, via email: richard.chapman@catholic.tas.edu.au.