Maintenance Officer

About UsEstablished in 2008, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is a growing Kindergarten to Year 12 Co-Educational Day School of the Lutheran Church located in the master planned city of Springfield. Fostering contemporary approaches to teaching and learning, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.About the RoleSt Peters Lutheran College – Springfield is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Officer. This role is responsible for a wide variety of assigned maintenance activities; resolving assigned operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades with their duties; ensuring tools and materials are maintained in good working order; support the safe and efficient operation of College Facilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates an understanding of College operations and how Springfield Corporate Team and Facilities Shared Services operate and deliver within these constraints.Perform tasks requiring physical activity (trenching for exposure of buried services, postal/package delivery, manual handling, sweeping, leafblowing/clearance, general tidying, use of tools and equipment) as assigned by the Operations Manager.Competent with powered/ unpowered hand tools.Responds to emergency situations as directed by the Operations Manager during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.Pays attention to details that contribute to a positive experience delivered by the Springfield Corporate Team / Facilities Shared Services.Support groundskeeping duties as required, including general upkeep of outdoor areas, in collaboration with the Groundsman and wider Facilities Services.Raises with the Operations Manager any opportunities, continuous improvement or roadblocks to develop positive relationships with stakeholders, including proposals for potential solutions. What You BringRelevant technical qualifications and/or equivalent experience in building and facilities maintenance; experience in Prep–Year 12 education environments is desirable.Demonstrated experience and current working knowledge of buildings and facilities across a range of asset types, including education, performing arts, sports, aquatic, and boarding facilities.Strong ability to manage competing priorities, engage diverse stakeholders, and meet operational agreements within agreed timeframes, including communicating changes and escalating issues when required.Proven ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders through strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.Demonstrated capacity to deliver work in full and on time using effective organisational and time-management techniques.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on 18 February 2026. If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or by email peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au. A copy of the Position Description can be found below.Eligibility RequirementsAll employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website.Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College.For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.Position Description AUD Springfield 4300

Maintenance Officer

  • Join one of Queensland's leading independent schools
  • Casual Opportunity
  • Supportive and values-driven team environment

About Us

Established in 2008, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is a growing Kindergarten to Year 12 Co-Educational Day School of the Lutheran Church located in the master planned city of Springfield. Fostering contemporary approaches to teaching and learning, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College – Springfield is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Officer. This role is responsible for a wide variety of assigned maintenance activities; resolving assigned operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades with their duties; ensuring tools and materials are maintained in good working order; support the safe and efficient operation of College Facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates an understanding of College operations and how Springfield Corporate Team and Facilities Shared Services operate and deliver within these constraints.
  • Perform tasks requiring physical activity (trenching for exposure of buried services, postal/package delivery, manual handling, sweeping, leafblowing/clearance, general tidying, use of tools and equipment) as assigned by the Operations Manager.
  • Competent with powered/ unpowered hand tools.
  • Responds to emergency situations as directed by the Operations Manager during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
  • Pays attention to details that contribute to a positive experience delivered by the Springfield Corporate Team / Facilities Shared Services.
  • Support groundskeeping duties as required, including general upkeep of outdoor areas, in collaboration with the Groundsman and wider Facilities Services.
  • Raises with the Operations Manager any opportunities, continuous improvement or roadblocks to develop positive relationships with stakeholders, including proposals for potential solutions.

 

What You Bring

  • Relevant technical qualifications and/or equivalent experience in building and facilities maintenance; experience in Prep–Year 12 education environments is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience and current working knowledge of buildings and facilities across a range of asset types, including education, performing arts, sports, aquatic, and boarding facilities.
  • Strong ability to manage competing priorities, engage diverse stakeholders, and meet operational agreements within agreed timeframes, including communicating changes and escalating issues when required.
  • Proven ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders through strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated capacity to deliver work in full and on time using effective organisational and time-management techniques.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on 18 February 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or by email peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

Eligibility Requirements

  • All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website.
  • Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.