Saint Stephen’s College is currently looking for a Maintenance Labourer to assist with the upkeep, cleanliness, and functionality of our campus.
This role involves performing general cleaning, waste removal, grounds maintenance, and minor repairs, such as fixing leaks and replacing light bulbs. The person will support skilled team members with maintenance tasks, will assist with loading/unloading supplies, and will maintain tools and equipment. Additionally, you will help with painting and decorating, inspecting facilities and reporting issues to supervisors. Our team also assists with event set-ups and pack-downs.
This position is ideal for someone who is physically fit, who thrives in a hands-on environment and is ready to support a dynamic, highly skilled maintenance team who play a key role in maintaining, repairing and improving the College’s buildings and infrastructure. Basic tool proficiency, attention to detail, and good communication skills are essential.
The role may involve working indoors and outdoors, with exposure to various weather conditions, so flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness, as well as an ongoing commitment to safety must be upheld. Furthermore, changes to work roster are sometimes required, from time to time, due to the cyclical nature of the College, changing priorities and weather/climate unforeseen events that can’t be planned for.
Position details:
* Fixed term contract until 24 December 2025
* 38 hours per week
* Pay rate – this is an entry level labouring role, with pay consistent with the Saint Stephen's College Enterprise Agreement
Closing Date for applications - 9am, Friday 8 August 2025
The College reserves the right to shortlist and appoint prior to closing date. An extension to the closing date may also be applied, at the College's discretion.
If you have any questions about this role please contact the Facilities Manager, Daniel from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday on 0410 489 495.
What do I need for the role?
* Practical/hands-on experience in maintenance and labouring work
* Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others across the College campus
* Ability to uphold safely while maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment
* Valid Driver’s license
* Blue Card
APPLICATION PROCESS
To ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the ‘Quick Apply’ button above. Your application submission should address your suitability to the role in your cover letter and must include a current resume as well as two current referees (2 pages maximum). Only applicants with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Enquiries about the recruitment process may be addressed to the Human Resources Department at employment@ssc.qld.edu.au stating ‘QUERY – Labourer’ in the subject line of the email.
About the College
Set on an outstanding campus on the northern Gold Coast, Saint Stephen’s College is a Prep to Year 12, co-educational Christian school, known for its diversity, where every student is respected, heard and develops the integrity and responsibility to serve others. Further information on Saint Stephen’s College is available at
Protecting our Children
All children have a right to be safe and protected from harm and neglect. At Saint Stephen’s College, ensuring the wellbeing of our students, by valuing their contribution, is at the core of what we do. In fact, protecting children is everybody’s business and our commitment to this is evidenced by the way we rally together to ensure they are safe, nurtured and secure in our communities, families and while engaged in learning.
Saint Stephen’s College has a commitment to child safety and as such staff will be responsible for understanding and applying the College Child Protection Policy and Child Risk Management Strategy and associated policies and guidelines.
Thank you for taking the time to prepare and submit your application.