* Competitive base + salary packaging + super
* Permanent (35 hrs p.w.) role located in South Nowra
* Great working environment
We are a leading Not for Profit organisation with a service delivery area spanning from Wollongong to Eden, across to the Snowy Mountains.
Comprising 8 offices and over 75 employees, we own and manage over $1.2 billion worth of assets, 2,300 dwellings housing over 5,000 people.
About the role
Reporting to the Second in Charge of the Lawns & Grounds Team, the Assistant will focus on Grounds Maintenance and will also contribute to property and office maintenance and cleaning, with its main goal of working with the team to assist vulnerable people.
Responsibilities
* Provide quality maintenance and grounds keeping service
* Perform general maintenance and repair activities as guided by the team leader
* Assist with the maintenance of gardens and lawns including mowing, watering, weeding, fertilising and mulching as required and directed
* Contribute to the cleanliness and good order of storage sheds and work areas
* Collect and remove rubbish as directed and assist with the clean out of vacant properties, as required
* Assist with the preparation and maintenance of office buildings
Essential requirements
* Ability to work as part of a team and follow the direction of a supervisor
* Commitment to professional development
* Demonstrated ability to produce quality outcomes in a high-volume, fast-paced client work environment
* Willingness to undertake reasonable travel to support regional offices and/ or undertake professional development activities
Essential qualifications and licensing
* Current NSW Drivers license
* Current Working with Children Check (can be arranged by SCH)
* Criminal record check providing suitable clearance to work with vulnerable members of the community (can be arranged by SCH)
Perks of the Job:
* Typically, your hours would be worked over 5 days – however, SCH offers flexibility to our staff, providing you with the option to work your hours in 4 days, enjoying a 3-day weekend every week
* Working for a registered charity (and PBI) you will have access to salary sacrifice (up to the ATO threshold) which can increase your 'take home' pay by thousands of dollars
* Paid study leave program – supporting you to progress at SCH and expand your knowledge.
* Recognition & Rewards program – rewarding our high achievers
* Journey Insurance – covering you as you travel to & from work
* Annual retreats – to forge positive working relationships with your peers and give everyone an opportunity to contribute to our organisation's future strategies
* Employee Assistance Program, offering free and confidential counselling and support to you and your immediate family, for anything you need – including personal (non-work related) struggles
How to Apply:
* Submit your application via Seek
* 2 Documents required in PDF format: Resume + cover letter (Attn: Recruitment) addressing selection criteria.
A full copy of the Position Description is available by emailing
Applications close 5pm 13th February 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date for this role, we reserve the right to close this position sooner without notice. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this job.
SCH is committed to ensuring that our workplace is safe and free from known risks to the health and safety of our clients and employees. Please note all appointments are subject to a safety screening process, including a Working with Children Check, Police Records Check, and pre-employment medical.