Facilities Tradesperson

Melbourne Girls Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Girls Grammar School is seeking a skilled, professional Facilities Tradesperson to join the Facilities Team in a full-time capacity. The successful candidate will work across three campuses with a team of Facilities staff to undertake daily upkeep tasks, planned works, and reactionary services to keep grounds and buildings inviting spaces for students, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of service orientation, initiative and the ability to contribute

Qualifications

• Trade specialty is desirable but not essential.
• 3–5 years' experience in similar roles.
• Experience with power tools and relevant equipment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong safety focus and knowledge of OH&S procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Current full Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Current Victorian Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Respond to and action daily work requests.
• Design and construct items for various purposes.
• Monitor lighting, mechanical services and security.
• Set up and pack down School functions and events.
• Maintain playgrounds, ovals, sports courts, garden beds and watering systems.
• Receive and install deliveries from suppliers.
• Assist with waste management, pest control, spills and hazards.
• Produce compliance reporting and documentation.
• Conduct safety checks and assist in planned fire drills.
• Handle other ad hoc maintenance tasks as directed by Facilities Manager or Principal.

Skills

Trade specialty

Experience 3-5 years

Power tools

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Organization/time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power tools

Job description

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a skilled, professional and proactive Facilities Tradesperson to join the Facilities Team in a full-time capacity. Working across three campuses, the successful candidate will work with a team of Facilities staff to complete daily upkeep tasks as well as planned works, reactionary services as required and ongoing maintenance projects. The role is responsible for ensuring the grounds and buildings are well maintained as functional and inviting spaces for students, staff and visitors the School.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of service orientation, flexibility, initiative and the ability to contribute positively in a team environment. Specific trade specialties will be looked on favourably and be considered when delegating tasks within the team.

About the role

• Responding to and actioning daily work requests;
• Designing and constructing items for various purposes;
• Monitoring lighting, mechanical services and security;
• Setting up and packing down School functions and events;
• Maintenance of playgrounds, ovals, sports courts, garden beds and watering systems;
• Receipting and installing deliveries from suppliers;
• Assisting with waste management, pest control, spills and accidents, broken property and safety hazards;
• Producing compliance reporting and documentation;
• Conducting safety checks and audits and assisting in planned fire drills; and
• Other ad hoc maintenance tasks as directed by Facilities Manager or Principal.

About You

• A trade speciality (e.g. Carpentry, Electrical etc) is desirable but not essential;
• Minimum 3 - 5 years demonstrated experience in similar roles;
• Demonstrated experience working with power tools and relevant equipment;
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel and Outlook);
• A strong safety focus and practical understanding safe work practices and OH&S procedures;
• High level attention to detail, accuracy and care;
• Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills;
• Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills;
• Current full Australian Driver’s License; and
• Current Victorian Working With Childrens Check (WWCC).

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a pre-employment medical assessment.

The successful applicant must be fit and healthy in order to undertake inherent requirements of the role unsupervised (including but not limited to strenuous activity, long periods of standing and walking, heavy lifting, the use of power tools, safe handling of toxic chemicals, driving vehicles and working at heights).

Please view the Position Description for further information regarding the role and selection criteria.

Applications close: 9.00am Monday 30 November 2026. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety