Utility Officer
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ulverstone, Tasmania
Part-time | 0.75 FTE | Ongoing | Start ASAP
46 Weeks Per Year + pro-rata Annual Leave
(40 Weeks Term Time/ 6 Weeks of Term Breaks)
Monday – Friday | 7.30am – 2:00pm
Sacred Heart Catholic School Ulverstone provides a Catholic education for approx. 300 students offering co-educational classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and is located on the picturesque northwest coast of Tasmania. Our school is situated directly opposite the beach and coastline and spans across approx 7 acres.
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, 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.
- Support the further establishment, maintenance, and enhancement of the school's food & produce gardens as part of the school's sustainability and learning programs.
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.
- 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 I (or relevant experience).
Why Join Sacred Heart Catholic School?
- Be part of a welcoming, mission‑driven school community
- Contribute to meaningful work that supports students, families, and staff
- A beautiful coastal 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 Sacred Heart 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 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 Charlene Best, Principal, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and be submitted electronically via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.
Applications Close: 11am, Friday 31st July 2026
If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Summers, Finance Officer, via email: rachel.summers@catholic.tas.edu.au or phone 03 6425 2680
