Maintenance Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Wulagi Primary School

Job title Maintenance Officer Designation Physical 3

Job type Full time Duration Fixed until 12/02/2026

Salary $64,045 - $66,773 Location Darwin

Position number 6232 RTF Closing 14/08/2025

Contact officer Mark Pilkington on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Maintain the school facilities including buildings, grounds and security to provide a safe and secure learning environment and provide

support for staff and students according to school policy and procedures.

Context statement

Wulagi Primary School is an Independent Public School, located in the northern suburbs of Darwin. The school has an enrolment of

approximately 250 students from Preschool to Year 6 with 42% identifying as Indigenous and 34% as English as a Second

Language/Dialect. Wulagi also focuses on Birth to 3 months with a Family Centre and an urban school funded Family as First Teacher

(FaFT) program. Key initiatives include Student Engagement through positive psychology and trauma informed practices, improving writing

outcomes through a focus on inquiry and deepening our connections with culture and community. Wulagi is committed to delivering

excellence and equity in education with a focus on positive relationships and high expectations. Wulagi is part of the Sanderson Education

Network.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Maintain the safety and security of school buildings, facilities and equipment including the school grounds and gardens under direction

of the Principal and Business Manager.

2. Identify and report urgent / non-urgent minor repairs and maintenance, pest control and liaise with external contractors and carry out

additional tasks requiring technical knowledge of practices, procedures and skills obtained to ensure the school premises are in a safe,

neat, and orderly condition.

1. Ensure work area, tools, equipment, and chemicals are used and stored safely.
2. Maintain effective operational support including deliveries and pickups, relocation of furniture and equipment.
3. Assist classes by driving the school bus on school excursions, camps, sporting, and special events as required.

Selection criteria

1. Well-developed communication, confidentiality and interpersonal skills when dealing with the public, contractors, teachers, students

and families.

2. Maintenance and general handyman experience with an ability to produce a high-quality result/product.

3. Proven ability to work as a team member, use initiative, prioritise workload and work with limited supervision.

4. The ability to work and positively interact with others in a cross-cultural environment.

5. Current NT driver's licence and current working with children clearance notice.

6. Knowledge or experience working with children and teachers in an educational or supportive environment.

Desirable

1. A relevant trade qualification, trade experience or technical knowledge and skills obtained through further training.

2. Ability and willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school.

3. Light Rigid Licence or willing to obtain.

Further information

The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in the

process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card. Flexibility in starting dates.