St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 and M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1560 students in 2025. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis has finished its 7th Stage of Building Development and offers state-of-the-art learning & specialist KLA facilities.
A temporary full time position commencing 7 July 2025 (start date negotiable) until 19 December 2025 when the position will be under review. The successful applicant may have the opportunity in 2026 to become a permanent. This role requires the individual to work during school vacation periods (48 weeks p.a. with 4 weeks Annual leave), be flexible with start and finish times, willing to work together in a small team, be physically fit and will be required to occasionally do overtime to ensure the smooth operation of the College. The General Assistant will be responsible for general maintenance, repairs, garden work, some cleaning and rubbish removal, and events setup as required. Depending on the successful applicants qualifications, an above CE NSW Award salary may be considered.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE(but not be limited to):
- General building and grounds maintenance (painting. patching, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical (changing bulbs etc.).
- Maintaining the College gardens (weeding, watering, fertilising etc.), college playground areas, equipment (blower/vacuuming, pressure washing, rubbish cleanup), and sports facilities.
- Assisting with the setup of college events and functions.
- Managing distribution of deliveries and unpacking of goods and resources.
- Other duties as directed by the Principal and/or Business Manager.
ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with students, parents / carers, and staff, and a helpful, cooperative approach to work requests.
- Previous experience working within repair and maintenance roles (preferably 3-5 years).
- Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative to manage the upkeep of the College.
- High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and multitask.
- Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety precautions, standards, and practices.
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
- Trade Qualification. Especially horticulture or landscaping.
- Hold a Light Rigid driver's license and be willing to occasionally drive the 25-seater minibus for excursions, sports, or service requirements.
GENERAL CAPABILITIES
- Excellent Customer service orientation.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and display discretion.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.
POSITION APPLICATION
To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Closing date: 27 June 2025 at 9am
