Maintenance Officer

Trinity Grammar School Kew; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Grammar School, Kew is seeking a reliable Maintenance Officer to keep our facilities in excellent order and safe for students, staff and visitors.

You will respond to requests, carry out general repairs, perform preventative maintenance and safety checks, and tackle a range of practical tasks to ensure the school runs smoothly every day. Hours are 9.30am–6.00pm with some flexibility.

Join a supportive team at a historic inner-east Melbourne campus committed to safety and service.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance / handyman experience
• Experience in a school, hotel or buildings environment advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable commitment to safety

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests and undertake general repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety checks
• Tackle a range of practical tasks to keep the school running smoothly

Skills

Maintenance experience

Job description

Do you excel at keeping things running and well maintained? Are you able to think on your feet and find solutions to problems? Are you the one known for keeping things running when something goes wrong? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we're looking for you to join our team and play an important role in keeping our school running smoothly every day.

The Roles

We are seeking reliable, skilled and proactive Maintenance Officers to join our school community and take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance. No two days will look the same as you respond to requests, undertake general repairs, perform preventative maintenance and safety checks and tackle a range of practical tasks that ensure our students, staff and visitors enjoy a safe and welcoming environment.

These are valued, full-time positions offering generous leave entitlements, providing a genuine balance between rewarding work and personal time.

About Trinity Grammar School, Kew

Founded in 1903, Trinity Grammar School is a leading Anglican independent boys’ school in Melbourne’s inner east. Educating approximately 1600 students from Early Learning through to Year 12, Trinity is committed to academic excellence, character development and student wellbeing where every student in encouraged to become their best self. Guided by its values of Truth, Courage, Service and Community, the School fosters curiosity, resilience and leadership through outstanding teaching, extensive co-curricular opportunities and unique learning experiences.

At Trinity, we foster an inclusive workplace where staff are supported to thrive professionally, while helping students discover their own potential.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicants will be practical, dependable and able to work independently while also engaging positively with staff, students, contractors and the broader school community.

• Previous maintenance / handyman experience
• Experience in a school, hotel or buildings environment advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable commitment to safety

Hours of work: 9.30am–6.00pm, with some flexibility available for the right candidate.

Applications Close

4pm Sunday 20 September 2026

Early applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to the advertised closing date. These roles may be amended or removed during this process if suitable candidates are appointed.

Child Safety

Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse.