Santa Maria College is a leading Catholic girls' school, founded by the Sisters of Mercy with 1,280 students in Years 5 - 12 including 150 boarders.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance/ Facilities Officer.
The key duty of the Facilities Officer is to assist with the day-to-day maintenance of the College complex, in ensuring a pleasant and safe working environment for students and staff. The role is required to deal with a diverse range of operational and maintenance matters, particularly in providing timely support for College activities and events.
This role is a full-time ongoing position, commencing in August 2024.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills:
- Model and maintain the Catholic and Mercy ethos and traditions of the College
- Fit and able to carry out manual tasks in all conditions
- Wide range of practical skills & a demonstrated ability to carry out grounds & maintenance tasks
- Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment and apply safe working practices
- Ability to work under direction with limited supervision & in a small multi-skilled work environment
- Experience in the safe use and application of pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, cleaning products and fuels
- Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- “C” Class driver’s licence
Desirable but not essential:-
- “MR” Class driver’s license
- Trade Qualification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- A current and validated National Criminal History Record Check (as issued by the Western Australian Department of Education)
- Working With Children Check
- Completion of Child Protection Training on appointment
The College provides an excellent working environment, promotes staff development and encourages innovation.
We offer an excellent learning environment where all students are encouraged to strive for excellence.
Our Mercy values provide the foundation of all we do and we have a strong Pastoral Care focus for staff and students.
Santa Maria is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment so that students can thrive.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Both men and women are encouraged to apply for this position.
Applications close Monday 29 July 2024 at 9.00 am.
A position description for this role, as well as further information about the College, is available on our website www.santamaria.wa.edu.au under "Careers".
Your application should include:
- Completion of the SEEK on-line Application.
- A full Resume.
- A letter no more than two pages addressing selection criteria.