<p><b>We are looking for a part-time Property Manager at Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School in Santa Teresa, NT. We are also interested in this person taking on responsibility for WHS in the school. </b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to experience work and life in a semi-remote Aboriginal community. Ltyentye Apurte / Santa Teresa is located approximately 83 km outside Alice Springs. Both the community and school have won national awards for their work (Keep Australia Beautiful: Sustainable Communities - Tidy Towns).<br></p> <p></p> <p>The job has many perks including: free accommodation (i.e. no rent or utility bills, allowing you to make financial savings), close proximity to Alice Springs and making a valuable contribution to society.<br></p> <p>Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School (LACS) is a K - 12 school. We have an enrolment of approximately 135 students and there are 44 staff. In terms of property, we have: a school spread over a large geographical area contained within a fence; a main building (admin, library, staff room, etc.); numerous outbuildings (classrooms, toilets, shade structures, etc.); 12 teacher houses situated outside the school; and, three vehicles (a 22-seater bus, a 10-seater bus and a troopy).</p> <p><br></p> <p><b>Key Responsibilities and Duties: </b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <ul> <li>To work closely with the Principal and Deputy Principal; and,</li> <li>Manage the day-to-day property, grounds and maintenance duties and two local Arrernte staff.</li> </ul> <p><b><br></b></p> <p><b>General duties include the following: </b></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Oversee the maintenance of school property / grounds, as outlying teacher accommodation and vehicles / equipment as necessary.</li> <li>Daily checking in with school leadership and reviewing the ‘Maintenance Log’ to determine what needs doing.</li> <li>Determine whether tasks can be done by local grounds / property staff or trade-persons are required.</li> <li>Requisition / communicate with skilled trades-persons from Alice Springs as necessary.</li> <li>Under direction from the Principal or delegate, seek competitive tender from trades-persons for larger jobs so as to get best quotes.</li> <li>Supervise / assist local staff on grounds / property maintenance jobs as necessary. An element of capacity-building (skills transfer) is desirable too.</li> <li>Ensure WHS in relation to all property / grounds / vehicle maintenance.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><b>Essential Criteria: </b></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).</li> <li>Commit to and support the Catholic ethos of the School and comply with CENT’s Code of Conduct.</li> <li>Be a team player with a positive, collaborative approach to being at LACS and a strong desire to improve outcomes for Aboriginal staff and students.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><br></p> <p></p> <p><b>Desirable Criteria:</b><br></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Willing to work at least three (3) days per week, ideally Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or by negotiation. IF WHS is added then a fourth day (possibly Friday).</li> <li>Willing to drive 83 km each way (from Alice Springs and back) each week.</li> <li>Willing to be accommodated in small flat provided by school / parish (free of charge to the position holder).</li> <li>Available to work 10 weeks each term, for four terms each year (thus 40 / 52 weeks) work.&nbsp;</li> <li>Handyman, painting, fencing, building would be desirable qualities.</li> </ul> <p><b><br></b></p> <p><b>Remuneration: </b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <ul> <li>School Officer Level 3.1. Full-time rate: $70,248. Hourly: $36.40 + $150 travel expenses each week for the first 10 weeks.<br></li> </ul> <p><b><br></b></p> <p><b>For more information on the school visit:</b><br></p> <p>School Website <a href="http://www.lacecnt.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">http://www.lacecnt.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>School Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LtyentyeApurteCEC/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LtyentyeApurteCEC/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.lacent.catholic.edu.au/faith-culture/about-lacec-and-santa-teresa" rel="nofollow">http://www.lacent.catholic.edu.au/faith-culture/about-lacec-and-santa-teresa</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Interested applicants are invited to make enquiries with <b>Rob Dreise</b>, A/-Principal, LACS. <b>Telephone 0423260922</b>.</p> <p>Applicants need to submit an expression of interest, either by letter or email. This needs to be accompanied by a current CV / Resume which includes <u>three</u> recent professional referees to: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:justin.colley@nt.catholic.edu.au?subject=Property%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>justin.colley@nt.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Property%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:justin.colley@nt.catholic.edu.au?subject=Property%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">justin.colley@nt.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close at <b>5:00pm</b> on <b>Monday 3rd April 2023</b>.<br></p> <p><br></p> <p><b>ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION NT </b></p> <p>Teaching over 5000 students across the NT in five Aboriginal Schools, nine Primary Schools and three Colleges. Head office is located in Berrimah. Catholic schools offer a high quality, yet affordable education alternative. Our broad academic curriculum is taught in a inclusive, faith filled learning community. Catholic schools use the latest technology. We focus on cutting edge evidence based research to teach students skills for tomorrows world . Our focus is to teach the whole child practical life skills like persistence, problem solving and getting along. Catholic Schools encourage creativity and sustainability.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>