Providence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with around 1150 students in Southern River, WA.
We are committed to nurturing students as they grow in their God-given gifts and pursue excellence in learning. Our staff culture is warm, professional and grounded in Christian values—we work together to create a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for our students and community.
We are now inviting Expressions of Interest for an experienced and motivated Senior Grounds & Maintenance Person to join our team.
Senior Grounds & Maintenance Person
Full-time (1.0 FTE) – Commencing 5 January 2025
About the Role:
The Senior Grounds & Maintenance Person plays a key leadership role in maintaining and enhancing our College grounds and facilities. This position combines hands-on maintenance, practical problem-solving and the ability to oversee day-to-day upkeep—all carried out in alignment with the College’s Christian ethos.
Who We’re Looking For:
If you love working outdoors, take pride in well-presented grounds, and enjoy contributing to a school community, we want to hear from you. You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Personal Qualities:
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Live out your Christian faith and are committed to modelling and supporting the College’s Core Values.
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Have proven experience in grounds work, general maintenance or handyman roles.
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Bring practical skills in repairs and maintenance.
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Can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
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Demonstrate initiative, strong attention to detail, and sound problem-solving skills.
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Communicate clearly and build positive working relationships.
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You are committed to creating a safe, orderly and welcoming environment for students and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
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Undertake routine grounds care and improvement tasks to ensure the College environment is well presented year-round.
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Supervise a small team.
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Identify and report maintenance issues proactively.
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Complete repairs and provide general upkeep of College equipment, vehicles and grounds facilities.
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Assist with setup and pack-down for College events and activities.
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Support the broader Property Team on joint projects and shared tasks.
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Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
Job Description:
For Full details on the role, please click this link
Additional Requirements:
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Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent experience.
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Manual Driver's Licence.
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Moderate computer competency.
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Current Working with Children Check.
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Current National Police Clearance (issued within the last three months).
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Completion of Child Safety training (required as part of induction if not already completed).
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Legal right to live and work in Australia (VEVO check will be conducted).
If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to submit an application and explore the possibility of joining our College community.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00 pm, Friday 28 November 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:
Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website www.providence.wa.edu.au and the College Code of Conduct here.