Maintenance / Grounds Officer

Kingsway Christian College is a co-educational non-denominational Christian day school with approx. 1400 students enrolled in K-12.  The College has a friendly professional team of staff, modern facilities and attractive employment conditions.

At Kingsway, we support and nurture our students so they can excel in their education, strive for excellence and develop their individual character.  The College campus technology and infrastructure is designed to support creativity and innovation.

The College provides a supportive environment for staff and is committed to staff health and well-being through various initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.

Kingsway Christian College thrives on bringing out the best in its people who go on to influence the world around, for the glory of God.

Suitably qualified and experienced applicants are encouraged to apply for this full-time fixed term (21 July 2025 to 5 June 2026) position.

The successful applicant will meet the position selection criteria, some of which include:

Essential 

• Maintenance skills, knowledge and experience that enables the completion of minor maintenance projects.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks of the position including bending and heavy lifting of goods, tools and equipment, and furniture.
• Comfortable working in a variety of conditions (e.g., indoors, outdoors or at heights)
• Knowledge of reticulation systems including installation, operation, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate and maintain gardening and maintenance machinery and equipment in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) expectations and guidelines.
• Basic computer literacy skills to access College maintenance database system.
• Good verbal interpersonal skills, with ability to relate to all levels of the College community, including management, teaching staff, students and parents.
• Good written communications skills with ability to utilise basic computer skills for tracking tasks.
• Ability to be self-starting, demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills within the scope of the position.
• Demonstrate ability to work and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ability to prioritise and take responsibility for all tasks undertaken with equal commitment, regardless of size and complexity.
• Ability to operate and maintain all gardening and maintenance machinery and equipment, in accordance with WHS expectations and guidelines.
• Knowledge and awareness of WHS procedures and issues.

Desirable 

• Qualifications and experience in a building trade
• Previous experience working in a school environment

Kingsway is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the College’s child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.  The successful applicant must hold a WWCC Card (or able to apply) and National Police Clearance (no more than 3 months old).

Applications must include the following:

• Admin & Support Staff Application Form
• Responses to the selection criteria
• A detailed CV
• Letter of reference from your current Pastor.

The application form and full details of this position are available on the College website or by contacting HR on 9302 8777 or HR@kcc.wa.edu.au  .

Applications Close:   12 noon, Thursday 19 June 2025

The College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate to this position prior to the closing date above.