Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit MacFarlane Primary School
Job title Maintenance Officer Designation Physical 3 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 22/01/2026
Salary $64,045 - $66,773 Location Katherine
Position number 41729 RTF Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Kiara-lee Symes, Business Manager on or Kiara-
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QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Maintenance Officer, as directed by the Administration Manager, is required on a daily basis to ensure the physical conditions of the
school are of a high standard and meet industry Work Health and Safety standards.
Context statement
MacFarlane Primary School, located in Katherine, provides education for 200 Pre-school to Year 6 students, of which 91% of students are
Indigenous. The school's priorities are to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes and ensure the wellbeing of all students and staff
members. MacFarlane Primary School focuses on children attending school every day and being taught by committed teachers.
MacFarlane engages in many alternative projects to stimulate oracy across the school and build resiliency and respect within the school
community. MacFarlane has a strong focus on the establishment of community partnerships and the inclusion of Indigenous culture in our
programs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Conduct regular inspections of the school surrounds and buildings and report defects and safety and security concerns to the
nominated officer.
2. Ensure the buildings and surrounds are maintained by undertaking a range of tasks to keep the school premises in a clean and tidy
condition, including tasks that may require technical knowledge and skills gained through training and experience.
3. Monitor and maintain all areas around the school with particular attention to ablution blocks and wet areas during school hours and
ensure that duties involving Work Health and Safety are effectively addressed in a timely manner.
4. Oversee the satisfactory completion of repairs conducted by outside contractors.
5. Assist with school excursions, camps, concerts, sports days and other special events as required.
6. Monitor irrigation system and facilitate repair as required.
7. Bus run as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound communication and interpersonal skills to correspond appropriately with staff, students, the public and contractors.
2. Building and general 'handyman' experience with the ability to produce high standard of finished work in a timely manner. Ability to
work as part of the school team, use initiative, prioritise workload and work with limited supervision.
3. Can perform a variety of tasks which require knowledge of standards, practices and procedures and skills obtained through
considerable training and experience that can be used within his/her school maintenance officer duties.
4. Relevant trade experience or knowledge that would assist in maintaining and replacing school property and grounds.
5. Knowledge and experience of Occupational Health and Safety practices and procedures.
6. Current NT driver's licence
Desirable
1. Ability to obtain a NT Drivers Licence with Light Rigid Endorsement.
2. Ability to obtain a working with children's ochre card.
3. Commitment to obtaining additional qualifications or licences as required.
4. A relevant trade qualification, trade experience or technical knowledge and skills obtained through further training.