St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school. 

We are seeking a proactive and reliable individual to join our busy and supportive team as a Facilities Assistant on a casual basis at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School.

We are initially looking for someone who is available to work full‑time hours for approximately 4–6 weeks from July, after which the role will continue on a casual, ad‑hoc basis as needed.

If you’re looking for a short period of consistent work followed by ongoing casual opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

The role

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for a broad and diverse range of duties each day to ensure the smooth operation of our facilities.  Some examples of the responsibilities of the role include: 

• Minor building and facilities maintenance
• Event and function setup and pack down
• Assisting with swimming pool operations
• Occasional bus driving, supported by appropriate training and school assistance to acquire appropriate licences 
• Traffic marshalling support and
• General grounds maintenance

About you

• You will have a high level of energy
• Physical capability to perform tasks in an outdoor environment
• Positive can-do attitude
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• An eye for detail

Benefits of the role

We are a leading independent school in Queensland.  We are proud to have been awarded a 5-star Employer of Choice by The Educator for fourth consecutive years, making St Margaret's a leading place to work.  As a Facilities Assistant, you will enjoy:

• Being part of a positive facilities team and the broader school community.
• An inclusive workplace with a strong focus on well-being, offering a range of initiatives such as an employee assistance program, free flu vaccinations, and massages.
• Working in a stable inhouse team where you can contribute to the maintenance of our stunning school grounds.

To view the position description click here.

To Apply:  Applications are to be addressed to the Principal. As part of the online application process you will be required to complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume.

Please note, the successful candidate will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's.  Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.

Please direct any enquiries to employment@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the physical, emotional, psychological and cultural safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidates must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to child safety and wellbeing.