School General Maintenance

Company Description

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.


Job Description

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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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
Drive school vehicles as required for registration inspections, repairs and servicing.
About the School:

Aspect South East Sydney School provides placement for approximately 180 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 18 years of age. The School’s main sites are at Peakhurst, Marrickville & Loftus, and there are 9 satellite classes within Sydney Catholic Schools and Department of Education Schools across the South East Sydney region of Sydney.

To find out more about our school, click here.


Qualifications

What we are looking for:

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
Own tools required
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.

Additional Information

What we offer:

The rate for this role is $31.62 - $33.77 per hour + superannuation depending on qualifications.
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: the closing date for applications is 1st September 2025.

Please attach your resume (not compulsory) 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: Joanne Tisdell, Principal, Aspect South Sydney School, (02) 8556 5800 or ses@autismspectrum.org.au

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