Maintenance Officer
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 14 July 2025
Permanent Full time / 76 hours per fortnight
Supportive team in a vibrant school community
Varied hands-on work across buildings and grounds
<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>
<p>St Patrick's College is seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Officer to manage the upkeep, functionality, and safety of the College鈥檚 facilities. This full time, hands-on role involves regular repairs, maintenance, and inspections across the campus, addressing carpentry, joinery, and other general tasks, as well as assisting with event setup and outdoor space management. You will respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure minimal disruption to daily school activities and ensuring compliance with safety standards, contributing to a safe and effective learning environment.</p>
<p>Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024. </p>
<p><strong>About You</strong></p>
<p>As a Maintenance Officer you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Hold relevant trade qualifications, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or building maintenance, or have equivalent practical experience in facilities maintenance.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues.</li>
<li>Experience with using a range of maintenance tools and machinery, with a high level of knowledge of workplace health and safety standards.</li>
<li>A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard whilst maintaining the highest level of safety</li>
<li>Ability to effectively interact and maintain professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader College community.</li>
<li>Motivation, enthusiasm and a great attitude</li>
<li>Perform effectively in environments with competing demands, with the ability to coordinate routine activities, set priorities and deliver tasks on time.</li>
<li>An understanding of and ability to contribute to the mission of St Patrick鈥檚 College as a Catholic school</li>
</ul>
<p>CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety. </p>
<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>
<p>St Patrick鈥檚 is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience. The College is structured into a three school model of learning, incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). While each School has unique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our College binds us together in academic, social justice and co-curricular excellence for all students. We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person.</p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>Further information and instructions on how to apply, is available from https://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/our-college/employment or by phoning Human Resources on 03 6341 9988. We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applications with required accompanying documentation, including an introductory cover letter stating why you wish to work at St Patrick College and what you can bring to the role, St Patrick鈥檚 College application form and resume should be emailed to <a href="mailto:hr@stpatricks.tas.edu.au?subject=Maintenance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stpatricks.tas.edu.au</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Applications close 9am, Monday 14 July 2025.</strong></p>