The Position

Scotch College has an opportunity for a motivated General Hand with a diverse skillset to join our Facilities Department maintaining the buildings and grounds across our 22-hectare campus on a full-time permanent basis commencing as soon as available.

The role is 40 hours per week, 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a monthly rostered day off.

The Facilities Department is well resourced with a state-of-the-art manufacturing workshop and a highly skilled team. You will join a team of approximately twenty facilities staff, supporting maintenance operations, assisting tradespeople, and helping prepare the College for its diverse calendar of events. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you’ll contribute to maintaining the College to a high standard while supporting the day-to-day operations that make Scotch College an exceptional place to learn and work.

About the Role

As a General Hand you will:

Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general repairs

Assist with event setup and pack-down (bump in and bump out), moving furniture and equipment across campus

Operate school vehicles and tools to support the Facilities team

Maintain cleanliness and functionality of school grounds and buildings

Assist tradespeople and contractors on-site as needed

Respond to maintenance requests via our web help desk system

Carry out deliveries and collections of materials, parcels, and rubbish removal

A full job description can be found on our website: https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/employment/working-at-scotch

About You

To be successful, you will have:

A broad range of general maintenance skills (basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, etc.)

Experience in similar maintenance, facilities, or trade support roles

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A strong work ethic and pride in the quality of your work

High quality workmanship

Good communication skills and a professional attitude

Confidence in performing minor repairs, with the ability to identify and recognise work that is required to be completed, without specific direction

Hold a current manual driver’s licence

Benefits

A supportive team environment with excellent facilities and equipment

Competitive salary along with four weeks annual leave

An additional six days of gifted leave per year

A uniform, including safety boots and PPE, is provided by the College on a yearly basis.

Morning tea and lunch is provided each day during term time

The ability to up skill through professional development in many different disciplines

A vibrant and respectful workplace culture grounded in the values of Service, Integrity, and Stewardship

About Scotch

Scotch College in Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading independent schools, with a 125-year-old history of academic excellence. Nestled in leafy Swanbourne on 22 spacious hectares, the College caters for 1500 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 120 boarders from across the world.

We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers a learning programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum and a choice in Years 11 & 12 of three pathways: WACE, VET or IB Diploma.

Scotch College weaves longstanding traditions and Christian values with contemporary education to foster global citizens. We are well-known for our incredible breadth of education and our supportive community.

We believe in lifelong learning and offer all staff boundless opportunities to build new skills and develop their career. Each day at work, you will access advanced technologies, work within state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with staff who are leaders in their areas of expertise.

Discover our abundant staff benefits at https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/employment/working-at-scotch.

Application Information

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or be willing to apply for one, and a National Police Clearance.

Scotch College takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Scotch College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process.

Applications should be submitted via the SEEK website with a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster and your current resume. Cover letters should be a maximum of one page addressing why you would like to work at Scotch College and what you would bring to the role.

Further information can be found on the Scotch College website: www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/employment

Applications close: 9am, Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Enquiries regarding application process

Emma Kinsey, People & Culture Advisor

Tel: 9460 6653 Email: [email protected]

Enquiries regarding expectations and conditions of the position

Matt Luton, Facilities Manager

Tel: 9383 6920 Email: [email protected]