A full-time opportunity exists for a painter to join the Property Services team of Downlands College. The Property Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the college assets including buildings, facilities, equipment, grounds, vehicles and resources, working in collaboration with other staff.

This role is on a permanent basis to commence immediately or as otherwise negotiated.

The Role

The Property Services Department is responsible for working across a variety of spaces conducting a range of tasks such as:

• Minor refurbishment works
• Scheduled and reactive building and equipment maintenance
• Building and equipment repairs
• Painting
• Landscaping
• Garden & grounds maintenance
• Event set up of college facilities for staff and hire by outside groups

About You

You will have:

• A valid Working With Children Check – Blue Card (essential)
• Trade qualification in painting or demonstrated knowledge and experience to a trade qualification level essential
• Knowledge and skills in building and equipment maintenance and repairs will be considered highly desirable.
• Working knowledge and history of applying safe work practices in a property management environment including using SWMS, identifying and mitigating safety issues/practices.
• A valid White Card or OHS induction certificate from other states is advantageous

Salary

Services Staff Level 4 $35.9079 per hour plus super.

In addition, some of the benefits of working at Downlands College include:

• Discounted school fees
• Taking advantage of favourable salary sacrificing arrangements available to employees working in a Not-for-Proft organisation
• Working in a stable and friendly environment in a school which has been in existence for over 90 years.

How to apply

We invite applications from energetic and innovative individuals with the ability to embrace and demonstrate an understanding of the particular ethos of Downlands, as a Catholic MSC College.

Applications are to be received by 3.00pm Wednesday 26 February 2025, to:

[email protected]

Please note that interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date and an appointment made if and when appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The application should include a cover letter and a full curriculum vitae with the following details:

• Personal details including name, address, contact details
• Qualifications
• Employment history
• Significant professional or personal achievements
• Names and contact details of 3 professional referees

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