Maintenance Officer

St Scholastica's College Glebe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

On-site parking

Family-friendly hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

St Scholastica's College Glebe is seeking a motivated Maintenance Officer to join the Facilities Team on a permanent full-time basis. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, support the presentation and safety of the campus, and assist with day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include repairs to doors, locks and furniture, general building maintenance, garden upkeep, event setups, operating tools and College vehicles, liaising with contractors, and reporting safety hazards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised trade qualification in carpentry.
• Experience in handyman and carpentry services.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Physically able to lift up to 20kg and perform manual labour.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs across the College campus.
• Complete routine inspections and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Carry out handyman duties including painting, carpentry, repairs, furniture assembly, lock and hardware maintenance, and basic building works.
• Maintain gardens, lawns, pathways and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with event, examination and function set-ups and pack-downs, possibly after-hours.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment and College vehicles safely.
• Support building security including opening and securing buildings and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors and assist with the coordination of maintenance works.
• Identify and report safety hazards and ensure WHS compliance.
• Assist with deliveries, stock control and general facilities operations.
• Must take charge of the College's fleet operations (2 buses and 2 vans).

Skills

Handyman

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Gardening

General maintenance

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset management systems

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities Team and help maintain our historic campus and grounds on a permanent full-time basis.

St Scholastica's College is a leading Catholic independent girls' school and boarding community in the Good Samaritan tradition. We are committed to providing an inclusive, values-based education that empowers young women to make a positive difference in the world.

About the role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, supporting the presentation and safety of the College grounds as well as assisting with the day-to-day operational needs of the school.

No two days are the same. One day you may be repairing doors, locks or furniture, the next you may be setting up for a school event, maintaining gardens, responsibilities include:

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs across the College campus.
• Complete routine inspections and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Carry out handyman duties including painting, carpentry, repairs, furniture assembly, lock and hardware maintenance, and basic building works.
• Maintain gardens, lawns, pathways and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with event, examination and function set-ups and pack-downs. This may require some after-hours work at certain times of the year.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment and College vehicles safely.
• Support building security including opening and securing buildings and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors and assist with the coordination of maintenance works.
• Identify and report safety hazards and ensure compliance with WHS requirements.
• Assist with deliveries, stock control and general facilities operations.
• Must take charge of the College's fleet operations 2 x buses and 2 x vans

About you

You will be a hands-on team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining a safe and attractive environment.

Demonstrated experience in, handyman and carpentry services

Practical skills across a range of maintenance activities.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling, lifting (up to 20kg) and general labouring duties.

Must hold a recognised trade qualification in carpentry, with additional skills and experience in painting, plumbing, landscaping or other related maintenance trades.

Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar, computer-based maintenance, facilities and asset management systems.

Experience working in schools environments or similar preferred

Must have a MR Licence for school bus driving and experience..

Good communication and customer service skills.

Current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including access to Fitness Passport
• Supportive and collegial work environment that values work-life balance
• Ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors and taking ownership of the presentation and upkeep of a historical campus
• On-site parking
• Enjoy the stability of a permanent full-time position with family-friendly hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

About Us

As a member school of Good Samaritan Education, St Scholastica's takes pride in educating young women who, with justice and compassion, will make a difference in the world. Our school community is guided by the values of compassion, courage, and commitment, and we are dedicated to empowering young women to reach their full potential.

St Scholastica's College is committed to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, child safety, and child wellbeing within our College.

In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.

Applicants must have full working rights to work in Australia.

CLOSING DATE:- Sunday 11 October, 2026

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. The position may be filled prior to the deadline.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.