Support Position | Whole School
Property Services AssistantFull-time / Permanent
Danebank is one of the leading Christian girls' schools in Australia with a wonderful reputation and proud history of excellence and innovation in thinking, learning and care. We nurture and inspire girls to flourish through inclusive and powerful educational opportunities.We aspire for each girl to become all she is purposed to be.Our guiding values are compassionate service, creative collaboration, respectful relationships, courageous optimism, personal excellence, loving kindness and taking responsibility. The life of our school is anchored in a Christian foundation and our worship and spiritual life is grounded in the Anglican tradition. The very essence of our motto - Ut Prosim That I May Serve - reflects our intention for each girl to develop meaning in her life, to grow in faith, to serve others and to contribute to society into the future.
Our ApproachOur approach to education is futures-focused and holistic: we integrate student wellbeing, learning and personal development to help shape the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual aspects of each individual.
Our StaffDanebank acknowledges and values the contribution that all staff, teaching and operational, make to the achievement of the School's strategy and is committed to supporting all staff in their endeavours.Danebank staff are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each girl.Our heart to serve and vision to improve drives our collaboration, innovation, professional growth and pursuit of the best for ourselves and our community. Staff enjoy working in our engaging environment.
Position DescriptionThis Position Description is a guide only and is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties
attached to this position. The Position Description is subject to review and modification by the Principal, in
response to the strategic direction of the School and the development of the skills and knowledge of the
position.
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Position Title Property Services Assistant
Reporting Manager Property and Facilities Manager
Role Purpose All staff have the responsibility to support Danebank's aspiration and intent, upholding its core values and Christian foundation.The Property Services Assistant is responsible for assisting the Property and Facility team with day to day operational related matters of theschool, ensuring a safe,



attractive and sustainable learning environment.The role oversees all requirements across campus and cover Facilities Teamas needed including school bus driver cover.Works closely with all property and maintenance and contract staff atDanebank to ensure the School is maintained to a high standard of safetyand presentation at all times to enhance learning and support our students, staff and community.
Specific Duties andResponsibilities
Maintenance, Grounds and Facilities● Assist and work with the property team to ensure school grounds,
properties and buildings are well presented and maintained withexcellence, projecting the School's brand and supporting learningneeds of the community, including:
● Ensure timely and professional resolution of maintenance mattersare actioned. Tracking facility service requests/tickets.
● Assist the facilities team with moving furniture and equipmentaround the school as necessary.
● Assist with the development and implementation of preventativemaintenance, and perform periodic inspections.
● Assist in grounds upkeep, empty bins as schedule, collect and cleardebris, leaves and monitor the campus surrounding to keep it clearand clean.
● Review any school functions via calendar and ensure functions(including examinations, events) are supported through seamlessarrangements such as set up, cleaning, security, and pack up
● Assist to monitor grounds condition, gardens, trees, along withwindbreak and shelter areas and aesthetic paved areas establishand maintain pedestrian ways, service areas, and other traffic areasaround the school ensure appropriate management of signage,fences and gateways are in order.
● Cover shifts as required this may include – open/ lockup and School bus runs as required.
● Perform general maintenance work which includes the use oftrade power tools, saw table hand tools and grounds machinery.
● Responsible for operating, maintaining and adjustingmachinery, as appropriate
● Cleaning and inspecting machinery after each use,reporting any problems to the appropriate manager.
● Assist with courier delivery, material relocation event setup/ pack up and preparation of various materials forstudent projects including 3D printing and prepdepartment materials as required.
Any other duties as may be required by the Principal or Head of BusinessServices.
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and/ or Experience
● Previous experience in maintenance an or assisting propertyand maintenance teams.
● Good attention to detail, displaying initiative in maintainingthe school, especially safety and cleanliness.




● Ability to work as part of a team - with sharedresponsibility, loyalty, respect and courtesy.
● Ability to effectively manage stakeholders● Ability to operate flexibly and effectively under pressure
and prioritise work accordingly.● Capacity to problem solve and implement solutions.● Ability to lift safe loads.● Experience in property maintenance and support.● Ability to work unsupervised with a sound work ethic.● Sound working knowledge of WHS hazards, legislative
requirements and building regulations.● Professional and personal integrity● Flexible, good humoured and open to change● Proactive and innovative● Commitment to personal and professional development● Technologically literate and able to adapt to different technologies
and to seek instruction for recent technology as needed to support
● Skills in prioritising workloads, undertaking multiple tasks and
Essential Qualifications Essential:
● Experience in property and facilities support role● Hold a valid NSW LR or MR licence.● Ability and willingness to drive a utility vehicle and school
mini-bus.● Working with Children check required
● Handyperson or Trade experienced● Hold a Bus driver authority card (willing to obtain)
Physical Work Environment
Requirements The role is required to provide support across various departments as operational needs arise.
● Maintain a level of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeingappropriate to meet the responsibilities and demands of the role.
● The work is varied and may involve regular walking, as well asassisting with the movement, setup, and preparation of workareas. A reasonable level of general fitness is therefore required.
Workplace Health and Safety All Danebank staff have a responsibility to comply with the School's WHS policies, procedures and practices and contribute to a healthy and safeworkplace culture.
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Child Protection All Danebank staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the School's Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do.
Classification CMEA Independent Schools (PAOS) Agreement **** (School Operational
Services, level dependant on skills and experience)
Application Information
Document Information
Prepared by Property and Facilities Manager
Prepared date August ****
Approved by Principal
Approved date
Acknowledgement of receipt of position description
I have received a copy of the Position Description and have read and understood its content.
Employee Signature Date
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Danebank is a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation
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📌 School Facilities & Grounds Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 DANEBANK Anglican School For Girls
📍 New South Wales