MLC are looking for an experienced tradesperson to join the facilities team on a permanent basis.
MLC School is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Facilities Officer who will support our vision to educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.
About MLC School
Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west. Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.
Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.
The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.
Who is the MLC School girl?
The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever-changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co-curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self-reliant and play an active role in their futures.
About the position
The Facilities Officer will perform a wide range of repairs, minor project works and maintenance of buildings. The role provides some back up, technical assistance and support to the Assistant Facilities Manager and Facilities Manager. The Facilities Officer provides an outstanding level of service to the school undertaking varied requests as required.
About you
You possess a broad and extensive repertoire of skills to be able to cope with a variety of maintenance issues. You have handyman capabilities, an ability to use a variety of tools, and are able to work at various school locations including at heights. You have previous hands-on facilities officer experience and trade qualifications in a relevant discipline.
Selection Criteria:
- Trade qualifications in a relevant discipline, e.g. electrical, air conditioning, carpentry, plumbing or similar etc.
- Experience in construction or maintenance industries.
- Current driver's licence minimum class C (LR or higher is desirable)
- Experience in the identification and mitigation of WHS risks in a school environment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships within the Facilities Team and wider School community.
- Work Health and Safety qualifications.
- Current NSW Working with Children Check
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a number of excellent benefits including:
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- Salary packaging and access to LSL after 5 years’ service
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
- Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
- Discounted School fees
- Free, on-site parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
- Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via MLC School’s online Careers Portal and include:
• a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
• a resume;
• a copy of your academic transcript; and
• the names and contact details of three confidential referees.
Applications close on 29th February 2024.
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and MLC School reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.
