Maintenance Officer

**About the School**

St Michael’s Grammar School is one of the leading K-12, co-educational schools in Australia, respected for its exceptional educational offering, wellbeing programs and deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring.

St Michael’s is a place where creative, inquiring minds learn from, with and for the world. At St Michael’s our values of Dignity, Respect, Care and Compassion underpin all that we do and are.

**The role**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive labourer/tradesman to join our Maintenance team as a Maintenance Officer.

This role is an important part of the School Community, contributing to the provision of a safe working and learning environment and ensuring that the School’s property and ground are maintained to a high standard. This includes event set up and pack down, relocation of furniture and equipment, repairs, rubbish removal and the provision of maintenance assistance and support to staff.

For more information, please see the position description below.

This is a full-time, ongoing position, ideally commencing as soon as possible.

**To be considered, applicants must possess the following attributes**:

- Have relevant experience in general maintenance roles
- Trade qualifications or further training in maintenance or similar (e.g. carpentry) are not required, but advantageous
- Have knowledge of OHS requirements relevant to the role
- Have knowledge of building maintenance practices and ground maintenance methods
- Have knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment
- Have sound planning, hazard identification and problem solving skills with an ability to think logically and laterally
- Participate as a collaborative team member and operate effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Show a strong community and service ethic and commitment to delivering exceptional service
- Develop positive, collaborative relationships and effective communication with the School community
- Be willing to be involved in all aspects of the School’s program
- Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to following the School’s child safety expectations, principles and policies
- Must have a current National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months) or be willing to obtain prior to commencement
- Have a current Working with Children Check (Employee) or be willing to obtain

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Miss Rania Ghanem, Senior Human Resources Advisor, on 03 8530 3341.

**Key benefits of working at St Michael’s Grammar School include**:

- Values driven culture
- Competitive salaries
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Range of salary packaging options
- Flexible work opportunities
- Professional and Career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program available to staff
- Active Staff Association
- Dynamic work environment

**Child Safety**

St Michael’s Grammar School is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School’s website.

All staff at St Michael’s must:

- Demonstrate and ensure compliance at all times with the School’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and complete regular training in Child Safety standards
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services
- Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people