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Maintenance Assistant


The RoleWe are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities team to support the day-to-day maintenance of our school's buildings and facilities. This full-time ongoing position commencing in July 2025 will be based at the Keilor East campus, but you will work across other campuses as required.This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in keeping facilities running smoothly, and is eager to learn and grow within a supportive environment. Duties include:Support the Facilities Manager / Carpenter with ad-hoc tasks as required.Respond to maintenance requests, including general repairs (to windows, locks and cabinetry), painting, cleaning tasks and troubleshoot issues.Support preventative maintenance programsComply with school policies, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, and legal requirements.Benefits:A collaborative team environmentExcellent facilities and resourcesCompetitive salary and salary packagingAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgramRostered Days OffThe School is committed to child safety and applicants must be willing to provide a valid Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia. You must also hold a current driver’s license.The SchoolPenleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.To ApplyPlease provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.Please see the position description for further details.Applications are due 10am 18 July 2025Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. Position Description AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Northern Suburbs Keilor East 3033
Job Opportunity | Maintenance Assistant | PEGS

Maintenance Assistant

  • Full time ongoing position, Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3pm
  • Outstanding facilities and resources
  • Keilor East campus

The Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities team to support the day-to-day maintenance of our school's buildings and facilities. This full-time ongoing position commencing in July 2025 will be based at the Keilor East campus, but you will work across other campuses as required.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in keeping facilities running smoothly, and is eager to learn and grow within a supportive environment. 

Duties include:

  • Support the Facilities Manager / Carpenter with ad-hoc tasks as required.
  • Respond to maintenance requests, including general repairs (to windows, locks and cabinetry), painting, cleaning tasks and troubleshoot issues.
  • Support preventative maintenance programs
  • Comply with school policies, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, and legal requirements.

Benefits:

  • A collaborative team environment
  • Excellent facilities and resources
  • Competitive salary and salary packaging
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program
  • Rostered Days Off

The School is committed to child safety and applicants must be willing to provide a valid Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia. You must also hold a current driver’s license.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due 10am 18 July 2025

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

 

Recruitment Kit:

 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Grant on 9016 2000 quoting Ref No. 1196767.

 

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