Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.

We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.

The position

Loreto Toorak is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students to excel, academically and personally. We are currently seeking a dedicated Maintenance Officer to join our team to help maintain our school’s physical assets, including the buildings, facilities and grounds. You will work closely with staff at all levels throughout the school, including external contractors and service providers.

Reporting to the Property Manager responsibilities of the role will include:

• Ensure all school buildings and facilities, including the grounds, are always safe, well presented and in good order
• Manage and prioritise maintenance requests, through the online maintenance system
• Perform routine maintenance tasks
• Conduct regular inspections of the school premises to identify and address maintenance or health and safety issues
• Ensure all deliveries throughout the school are dispersed in a timely manner and delivered to the appropriate department or area of the school
• Assist with the set up and pack up of school functions and events
• Liaise with and coordinate external contractor works
• When required, carry out the end of day/event final lock-up of all school buildings and doors
• Undertake both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks as required

About You

To thrive in this role, you will enjoy providing strong customer service and getting involved in general facilities maintenance activities. Proven maintenance experience in buildings, hotels or a school environment will be advantageous. Strong problem solving and communication skills coupled with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safety will be critical to success in this role. Knowledge of relevant school safety regulations and protocols will be highly regarded.

A current Working with Children Check (employee) is essential.

This position is full time, ongoing. Flexibility is required to work on a fortnightly roster, to cover grounds hours of 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Why work at Loreto Toorak?

Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing programs.

If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now by clicking the ‘apply’ button.

Applications close 9am Wednesday 2 April. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don't delay if the role is of interest to you!

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.