Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
is one of Australia's largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world.
A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant where we seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.
Job Description
About the role:
Part-time hours (worked across either 2 or 3 days per week)
Maximum term contract, commencing immediately, until the end of ****.
We seek self-motivated candidates who possess excellent communication skills & can work unsupervised as well as part of a team.
Undertake maintenance and repair work to the school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe environment for the school community.
Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps
Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows & light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs
Perform routine maintenance of equipment
Estimate repair costs and document repairs undertaken
Handle, store, and distribute goods/materials
Move equipment/furniture as required
Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter
Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, gardening projects
Complete daily grounds maintenance reports
Train new employees in groundskeeping duties
Drive school vehicles as required.
About the School:
Aspect HunterSchoolprovides placement forapproximately 270 students on the autism spectrumfrom Kindergarten to year 12 at its main school at Thornton,



and across its satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Newcastle, Hunter and Port Macquarie regions.
Aspect Hunter School also offers a Distance Education program for students on the autism spectrum in years 3 to 8 from across NSW.
Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general trade maintenance
Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance
Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
Trade certification and background is desirable
Current driver's licence and use of own vehicle
Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment
You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.
Additional Information
What weoffer:
The salary for this part time role is
$*****per hour
+ superannuation.
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Employee referral incentives
Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everydaypurchases
Aspect reserves the right to interview and/or appoint candidates at any stage of the hiring process.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Lauren Shearer, Head of Learning & Wellbeing, Aspect Hunter School, ************* or via email ******
Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply.
We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.
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📌 School General Maintenance (Queensland)
🏢 Aspect
📍 Queensland