Cranbrook School is seeking a Maintenance Officer to join our Maintenance Team on a full-time, permanent basis. Based at our Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill, you will also work across our other sites, including our Junior School campus in Rose Bay and our Pre-Schools in Darling Point and Vaucluse.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Working as part of our close-knit and supportive Maintenance Team, you will carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair work throughout the School. You will also be involved in set up services for school events.
This is a busy, hands-on role with lots of variety and is a great opportunity to start or build your career in facilities maintenance. We will support you to grow and develop professionally with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge. You will be provided with a uniform, a laptop and a radio, as well as a complimentary staff lunch each day.
Maintenance Officers work either morning shifts (7.30 am to 4.00 pm) or afternoon shifts (11.00 am to 7.00 pm). Occasional after-hours support may also be required. Cranbrook School team members enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive remuneration and benefits.
ABOUT YOU
You are someone who likes an active, hands-on role where no two days are ever the same. Some experience in building maintenance and an ability to perform a range of maintenance tasks will be an advantage.
You are adaptable, have an enquiring mind and are willing to learn new tasks and skills. You work well in a team and have a good sense of humour. With good communication skills, you are customer focussed, punctual, flexible and reliable.
SELECTION CRITERIA The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Experience working effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive approach to tasks and a positive, can-do attitude.
- The physical fitness and capability required to perform manual handling tasks, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.
- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Basic computer skills, including email and the use of maintenance request or ticketing systems.
- A current driver’s licence.
- Flexibility, reliability and a willingness to learn new skills.
- A strong commitment to child safety and the protection and wellbeing of children.
- An understanding of appropriate qualified boundaries when interacting with children.
HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit the following documents by email to
[email protected]:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your interest in the position.
Applicants should be prepared to provide details of at least three referees and statements of service, where applicable, if requested during the recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: 4.00 pm, Friday 30 October 2026.
Cranbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of child safety, appropriate professional boundaries and their responsibilities when working in a school environment.
As part of the recruitment process,
applicants will be required to address their suitability to work with children in their application and at interview. Child safety screening will be undertaken, and applicants may be asked about their experience working around children and how they would respond to a child protection concern.
ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL
Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi-campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students in Pre-School to Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation across the campus by 2029.
Guided by its enduring vision to be a world-class school that nurtures and enables every student to fulfil their potential and thrive, Cranbrook offers a values-led education enriched by academic excellence and extensive sporting and co-curricular opportunities. The School’s motto, esse quam videri – “to be, rather than to seem to be” – underpins its commitment to authenticity, character and service. This well-rounded education prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.
Set on approximately 13 hectares overlooking Sydney Harbour, the School currently educates over 1,800 students across four campuses: two Pre-Schools – St Michael’s and St Mark’s – a Junior School campus in Rose Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue Hill. The School’s two Boarding Houses provide care and accommodation for 75 students from Years 7 to 12.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.
📌 Maintenance Officer (Bellevue Hill)
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