Maintenance Worker

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Up to 25% discount on school fees

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral is seeking a Maintenance Worker to maintain a clean, safe school environment that supports student learning. You will prioritise planned work, assist with repairs, and help prepare spaces for events.

Applicants should have a relevant trade qualification and prior school environment experience. The role is full-time with opportunities for professional development and participation in wellbeing initiatives within Sydney Catholic Schools.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a relevant trade.
• Previous experience in a school environment is preferred.
• Ability to prioritise and complete allocated work plans.
• Follow WHS standards to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and complete allocated work plans.
• Assist with cleaning and repairs.
• Plan and organise workflow to meet objectives.
• Move furniture and equipment for events.
• Run daily security routines and safety inspections.
• Identify and report risks to leadership.
• Support other teams during peak loads.
• Maintain school areas including gardens, paths and signage.

Education

Trade qualification in a relevant trade

Job description

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral
Start Date: Monday, 23 November 2026
Application Closing Date: Wednesday,18 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $84,599. Base salary ranges from $63,792 to $75,535. Salary calculated on unaveraged conditions (work year round)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a K-12 state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Year 12 college that provides opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and beyond. We aim to develop confident, independent young adults in richly resourced learning environments designed to engage students. The college is situated in close proximity to future university campuses, the South-West Rail Link and M5, on a beautiful, spacious property.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly-skilled staff to work in one of Sydney's fastest growing regions.

About You

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Worker to undertake general and maintenance work to ensure a clean, orderly and safe environment that enables enhanced student learning outcomes. You must demonstrate the ability to:

• prioritise and complete allocated work plans in accordance with School/College requirements
• assist with cleaning and repairs
• plan and organise workflow to accomplish established objectives
• follow chemical usage and storage procedures
• move items of furniture and classroom supplies around and set up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events
• complete daily security routines (including school lockup and setting of alarm system) and safety inspections of grounds and equipment
• promote a positive image of the School/College in all interactions
• support other teams during peak loads
• plan and execute maintenance of the school including gardens, paths, signage etc
• undertake minor repairs as required including plastering, painting and basic carpentry
• undertake minor repairs or replacements as required, including tap washers, light bulbs, furniture and equipment etc
• identify and report any risks to the school leadership team
• comply with WHS standards to ensure compliance
• use technology and IT systems proficiently.
• previous experience in a school environment
• qualification in relevant trade.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.