Mt St John's Primary School, Dorrigo
Mt St John’s, Dorrigo is a small Catholic school located on the Dorrigo Plateau near the edge of the New England escarpment above the Bellinger Valley. We acknowledge that Mt St John’s resides on the lands of the Gumbaynggir people, the traditional custodians of this land.
Dorrigo is a quiet rural town surrounded by rich agricultural lands which are predominantly used for farming. The area is noted for its large number of waterfalls, bushwalks and National Parks. Students at Mt St John’s are drawn from the local area including North Dorrigo, Megan, Ebor, Bostobrick and Dundarrabin. At Mt St John’s, the staff have high expectations and a core belief that all students can learn given the right time and support.
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MAINTENANCE / GROUNDSPERSON
Part time temporary position for the remainder of the 2026 school year
24 hours per fortnight
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Applicants must:
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with all members of the school community both individually and as a member of a team.
- Understanding of and capability to apply Workplace Health and Safety standards, especially in the use and application of cleaning equipment and materials.
- Physical fitness is an essential criterion as the role requires some lifting and physical labour.
- Ability to understand the work environment by learning quickly to use and maintain cleaning equipment, materials and chemical supplies.
- Lawn, gardening and general building maintenance.
- Awareness of the need for security in relation to rooms and buildings, personal property and equipment.
- Basic Computer skills.
All enquiries should be directed to the school: 02 6657 2552
Your application should address the above criteria, including the nomination of two (2) referees.
Applications close: 3.00 pm Wednesday 4 March, 2026.
Clarence Region
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
