Maintenance Officer

**Estimated start date**:January 2025
**Position tenure**:Part Time | Permanent
**Weeks worked**:Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:Part time 22.8 hours per week. Days and times negotiable.
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Service Officer Level 3 - $33.17 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

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St Joseph's College Coomera is a Brisbane Catholic Education master planned co-educational College that opened in January 2019. Our first Seniors graduated in 2024. The College is located in Coomera on the Northern Gold Coast, 40 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD._**

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**_ St Joseph’s College, and its staff, are committed to the creation of an authentic Catholic community centred on learning growth and the encouragement, excellence and development of each child's character, intellect and spirit._**

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**_ Our College community is focused on nurturing the “St Joseph’s Graduate”. This concept is a clearly articulated statement that outlines our intention in educating young people in a Catholic school in the Josephite tradition. Our education is dynamic and shaped by the leadership and action of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, a woman of courage, faith and an irrepressible desire to change the lives and journey of the children._**

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**_ Explore _**_our school website_**_ to learn more about us._**
- We are seeking to employ a dedicated and suitably qualified Maintenance Officer to become a valued member of our supportive and welcoming community.
- This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to the upkeep of our facilities while being part of a team that truly values a strong sense of belonging.
- As a Maintenance Officer, you will assist our Grounds & Facilities Coordinator, to play a key role in ensuring our facilities are safe, well-maintained, and visually appealing. Your responsibilities will include a range of tasks such as furniture repairs, lock/door/hinge adjustments, furniture assembly, classroom furniture relocation, set up and pack down of events, supervision of tradesmen, minor plumbing/tap repairs, indoor plant care, removal of pests/insects, patching small holes and painting, external deck and playground maintenance. Your work will contribute to creating a welcoming and pleasant environment for all members of our community.

**What We Offer**:

- A warm and inclusive community that values teamwork and mutual respect.
- The opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions are appreciated.
- A role that allows you to make a tangible difference in the aesthetics and safety of our campus.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- A proactive, self-motivated individual who takes pride in their work.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all.
- If you're passionate about maintaining beautiful spaces and take pride in your work, we invite you to apply

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

**Contact**: Des Schinkel
**Contact number**: 0756705500
**Closing date**:10-Jan-2025