Facilities Support
Employment
Part time, Fixed term
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
31 August 2026
Posted 24 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
U
School staff (FTE)
95.1
39.2 teaching · 55.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
4.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
161
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
53 girls · 108 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated experience maintaining gardens, grounds and facilities, including seasonal tasks and presentation standards.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with management, principals, teachers, education support staff and contractors.
SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technical and non-technical equipment as relevant to the position including but not limited to gardening and power tools.
SC4 Proven ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and carry out duties with minimal supervision, or no supervision, in a safe, orderly and secure manner.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to undertake general maintenance tasks that do not require the expertise of a tradesperson or the supervision of a manager.
Role
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, in this role you will work to maintain the general appearance of the school gardens, grounds, yards and buildings to a high standard, including but not limited to, garden maintenance including weeding, minimal mowing, poisoning, blowing paths, gutters and pruning where required. The successful applicant will also have the capacity to monitor, report on, and undertake minor building maintenance tasks that do not require a licenced tradesperson. Any experience in hydrotherapy pool maintenance, water quality testing and chemicals is a bonus, but not essential. Training for this can be provided at a later date.
School Holiday attendance requirements for this position can be negotiated however you will be required at times up to a maximum of 30 days per year. A leave purch…