TEMPORARY GSE5 - AMATA ANANGU SCHOOL - ASSISTANT GROUNDS/ MAINTENANCE

Education; Amata; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality allowance

Subsidised accommodation

Relocation assistance

Medical travel support

Job summary

Amata Anangu School in remote north-west South Australia invites applications for the Temporary GSE5 Assistant Grounds/Maintenance role. Working with the Principal, staff and contractors, you will maintain safe, functional grounds, facilities and equipment.

The position offers 37.5 hours per week, locality and potential accommodation, with a competitive weekly salary of about $1,338 to $1,352 before tax, dependent on tenure and hours.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring initiative and practical problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and with contractors.
• Commitment to keeping school environments safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance across school grounds and facilities.
• Gardening and irrigation system upkeep.
• Repairs to equipment and vehicles.
• Waste management and site security.
• Support staff accommodation maintenance.

Job description

TEMPORARY GSE5 - AMATA ANANGU SCHOOL - ASSISTANT GROUNDS/ MAINTENANCE

Position No: 2027-1001-GS5-B-0-4
Applications Close: 17/11/2026 11:30PM
Position Descriptor:
Amata Anangu School is a small, remote school located on Anangu Country in the north-west corner of South Australia, surrounded by the Musgrave Ranges and approximately two hours from Uluru. The school is a vibrant bilingual learning community where Anangu Educators and teachers work side by side to provide culturally responsive, inclusive and engaging learning programs.
The Maintenance (Facilities & Grounds) employee plays a key role in keeping the school, grounds, facilities and equipment safe, functional and well maintained. Working closely with the Principal, staff, contractors and community, the role provides practical support across grounds maintenance, gardening, irrigation, repairs, equipment, vehicles, waste management, site security and staff accommodation.
This is a varied, hands-on role that requires initiative, practical problem-solving and the ability to work independently. The successful applicant will take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment, identify issues before they become problems and work cooperatively with staff and contractors to get things done. The role also provides opportunities to contribute ideas and practical solutions that improve the school grounds and facilities for students, staff and community.
To ensure employer compliance of duty of care responsibilities given the unique environment of the APY Lands, a wellness check will be conducted for any applicant nominated for this position and prior to any offer of employment.

In addition to salary, the following incentives may apply:
Locality allowance, fully subsidised accommodation (including utilities), relocation assistance and support for approved medical and dental travel and accommodation.

For more information please email: [[e-mail]

Please note the salary amount may differ from that advertised. Salary is dependent upon your current employment status with the Department for Education, tenure and hours per week. Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site: Amata Anangu School Local Partnership: Anangu Lands Tenure: 19/01/2027 to 26/01/2028 Hours Per Week: 37.5 Roster: (may be negotiable) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Starting 18/01/2027 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 0.00 0.00 Classification: GSE05 - GSE Level 5 Conditions: $1,338.23 - $1,351.67 per week FTE / Leave Conditions Major Function(s) / Skill(s): Facilities Information: [e-mail] phone [phone] School Website: https://amata.sa.edu.au/contact-us/ Job and Person Specification Eligibility and Application Instructions

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