St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 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 / Carpenter at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School.

Our facilities team contributes to the positive educational environment for our students, families and staff.

The role

The Facilities Assistant / Carpenter works as part of the facilities team to maintain the functionality, safety and presentation of the School’s buildings, grounds and assets.

Some examples of the responsibilities of the role include:

• Minor carpentry and general repairs across the school
• General building maintenance including basic plumbing, patching, painting and fixture installation
• Supporting contractor coordination for specialist maintenance tasks
• Assisting with swimming pool operations
• Event and function setup and pack down
• Traffic marshalling support during peak school times
• General grounds and facilities duties

About you

• Relevant trade qualification
• Excellent understanding of WH&S practices and procedures
• 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 since the introduction of the award in 2021, making St Margaret's a leading place to work.  As part of working at a recognised employer of choice you would 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 and be received by 9am on Monday 3 August 2026. 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.  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.