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 2027.

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 recent 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 $35.29per 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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