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Company Description
Company Description
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia's largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant, where we seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.
Job Description
About the role: We seek self-motivated applicants, who possess good communication skills and can work unsupervised, as well as part of a team. Undertake maintenance and repair work to the school buildings and grounds to ensure it is a safe environment for the school community.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps
* Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows & light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs
* Perform routine maintenance of equipment
* Estimate repair costs and document repairs undertaken
* Handle, store, and distribute goods/materials
* Move equipment/furniture as required
* Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter
* Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, & gardening projects
* Complete daily grounds maintenance reports
* Train new employees in groundskeeping duties
* Drive school vehicles as required.
About the School:
Aspect Western SydneySchoolprovides placement for approximately160 students on the autism spectrumfrom Kindergarten to year 12. Our main site is located at Wetherill Park with 14 satellite classeswithin the Catholic and Department of Education schools acrossthe Western and South Western regions of Sydney.
To find out more about our school, click here.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
* Experienced candidate seeking a part-time position (3 days per week), ideally working Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
* Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings
* Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general trade maintenance
* Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance
* Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills
* Trade background is desirable
* Current driver's licence and use of own vehicle
* Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment
* You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.
Additional Information
What weoffer:
* The rate of pay for this role is between$31.49 & $34.00 per hour + superannuation, depending on qualifications (if trade-qualified, the higher rate will be applicable)
* Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
* Employee referral incentives
* Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everydaypurchases
* Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
This position is covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.
To apply:
Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and/or appoint candidates at any stage of the hiring process.
Enquiries should be directed to:Amanda Marshall, Office Manager, Aspect Western Sydney School, (02) 8786 3000 or 0448 461 947.
Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.
Learn more about us:www.autismspectrum.org.au
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Education Administration Programs
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