THE FOLLOWING PAPERS SHOULD BE LODGED WITH AN APPLICATION.

Completed Application Form

Cover letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Names of professional and personal referees. Personal referees should include a church minister where possible.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Applications should be marked confidential and addressed to:
Dr Michele Benn, Principal
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Danebank Anglican School for Girls, 80-98 Park Road HURSTVILLE NSW 2220

NOTE: Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the deadline.

Property Services Assistant
Full-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 Approach
Our 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 Staff
Danebank 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 Description
This 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.

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 the
school, ensuring a safe, attractive and sustainable learning environment.
The role oversees all requirements across campus and cover Facilities Team
as needed including school bus driver cover.

Works closely with all property and maintenance and contract staff at
Danebank to ensure the School is maintained to a high standard of safety
and presentation at all times to enhance learning and support our students,
staff and community.

Specific Duties and
Responsibilities

Maintenance, Grounds and Facilities Assist and work with the property team to ensure school grounds,

properties and buildings are well presented and maintained with
excellence, projecting the School’s brand and supporting learning
needs of the community, including:

- Ensure timely and professional resolution of maintenance matters

are actioned. Tracking facility service requests/tickets.
- Assist the facilities team with moving furniture and equipment

around the school as necessary.
- Assist with the development and implementation of preventative

maintenance, and perform periodic inspections.
- Assist in grounds upkeep, empty bins as schedule, collect and clear

debris, leaves and monitor the campus surrounding to keep it clear
and clean.

- Review any school functions via calendar and ensure functions

(including examinations, events) are supported through seamless
arrangements such as set up, cleaning, security, and pack up

- Assist to monitor grounds condition, gardens, trees, along with

windbreak and shelter areas and aesthetic paved areas establish
and maintain pedestrian ways, service areas, and other traffic areas
around 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 of

trade power tools, saw table hand tools and grounds machinery.
- Responsible for operating, maintaining and adjusting

machinery, as appropriate
- Cleaning and inspecting machinery after each use,

reporting any problems to the appropriate manager.
- Assist with courier delivery, material relocation event set

up/ pack up and preparation of various materials for
student projects including 3D printing and prep
department materials as required.





Any other duties as may be required by the Principal or Head of Business
Services.

Key Competencies, Skills

and/ or Experience

- Previous experience in maintenance an or assisting property

and maintenance teams.
- Good attention to detail, displaying initiative in maintaining

the school, especially safety and cleanliness.
- Ability to work as part of a team - with shared

responsibility, loyalty, respect and courtesy.
- Excellent customer service.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 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
- Versatile, 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 new technology as needed to support
personal skills development

- Skills in prioritising workloads, undertaking multiple tasks and

meeting deadlines

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

Desirable:

- 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 wellbeing

appropriate to meet the responsibilities and demands of the role.
- The work is varied and may involve regular walking, as well as

assisting with the movement, setup, and preparation of work
areas. 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 safe
workplace culture.

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 2025 (School Operational

Services, level dependant on skills and experience)

Application Information

Document Information

Prepared by Property and Facilities Manager

Prepared date August 2026

Approved by Principal

Approved date

📌 Property Services Assistant (Hurstville)
🏢 Danebank
📍 Hurstville