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School General Maintenance

Autism Spectrum Australia
Wetherill Park, NSW
A$31.62-$33.77 p/h + superannuation
Trades & Services → Maintenance & Handyperson Services
Part-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

About the role:

We seek self-motivated applicants, who possess good communication skills and can work unsupervised, as well as part of a team. Undertake maintenance and repair work to the school buildings and grounds to ensure it is a safe environment for the school community.

Click here to view the Position Profile.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps

Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows & light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs

Perform routine maintenance of equipment

Estimate repair costs and document repairs undertaken

Handle, store, and distribute goods/materials

Move equipment/furniture as required

Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter

Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, & gardening projects

Complete daily grounds maintenance reports

Train new employees in groundskeeping duties

Drive school vehicles as required.

About the School:

Aspect Western Sydney School provides placement for approximately 160 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our main site is located at Wetherill Park with 14 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools across the Western and South Western regions of Sydney.

To find out more about our school, click here.

What we are looking for:

Experienced candidate seeking a part-time position (3 days per week), ideally working Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general trade maintenance

Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance

Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team

Excellent communication skills

Trade background is desirable

Current driver’s licence and use of own vehicle

Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment

You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.

What we offer:

The rate of pay for this role is between $31.62 & $33.77 per hour + superannuation, depending on qualifications (if trade-qualified, the higher rate will be applicable)

Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Employee referral incentives

Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases

Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This position is covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

To apply:

Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and/or appoint candidates at any stage of the hiring process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Amanda Marshall, Office Manager, Aspect Western Sydney School, (02) 8786 3000 or 0448 461 947.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au


About Autism Spectrum Australia

Forestville, NSW, Australia
Community Services & Development
1001-5000 employees

Aspect is Australia’s largest service provider for people on the autism spectrum. with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

Aspect provides a broad range of services to support individuals and their families across their life span to achieve outcomes that are important to them by engaging with them in their communities

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