Property Team Member (Trade-Qualified)

Chairo Christian School; Drouin, Traralgon, Leongatha; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School seeks a Property Team Member (trade-qualified) to support maintenance across Drouin, Traralgon and Leongatha campuses. The role involves working across sites to improve and maintain facilities in a faith-centered school community.

The ideal candidate holds a trade qualification and has experience with tools and machinery, with a commitment to safety and school values. Application requires referencing and background checks as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tools, plant and machinery.
• Knowledge of OHS procedures and safe work practices.
• Trade certificates or related qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a godly example to students and staff through conduct and relationships.
• Operate vehicles, mowers and other equipment safely for daily tasks.
• Collaborate with skilled tradespersons to service and maintain facilities and equipment.
• Maintain records of essential services and OHS tests and checks.

Skills

Tools & machinery operation

OHS awareness

Education

Trade certificates or related qualifications

Tools

Tools/plant operation

Job description

Property Team Member (Trade-Qualified)

Large multi-campus Christian school

Ongoing full-time or part-time position

Drouin, Traralgon and/or Leongatha locations

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of a dedicated Property Team Member with a trade qualification to be available to work across our Drouin, Drouin East, Traralgon and/or Leongatha campuses. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and provide important improvement and maintenance to our campuses.

Some key responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
• Using vehicles, plant, mowers and other equipment required to undertake daily routine tasks in a safe manner
• Working with skilled tradespersons at times to service and maintain facilities and equipment as required
• As part of the team, maintaining records of essential services and OHS tests and checks

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Skills and experience in the operation of tools, plant and machinery
• Understanding and experience in relation to OHS procedures
• Trade certificates or related qualifications

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November.