Closes: 23 November 2026

Classification: Building Service Officer 3
Salary: $91,717 - $96,019 plus superannuation
Position No: 72658
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 November 2026
Contact Officer: Daniel Thompson on [email protected] or (02) 6142 4350

Details: Whitlam School is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive Building Services Officer to join our team as we establish and grow a new school community. As a foundation member of the team, the BSO will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment that supports positive outcomes for students, staff and families.

Working in partnership with the Business Manager and school leadership team, the BSO will help ensure the school's facilities, grounds and assets are secure, functional and presented to a high standard.

As a foundation member of the school team, the BSO will support the establishment of school operations through the implementation of planned maintenance programs, management of defects and maintenance requests, monitoring of contractor works, and compliance with workplace health, safety and risk management requirements.

The role is responsible for undertaking minor repairs and preventative maintenance, maintaining school buildings, grounds, gardens, furniture, fittings and equipment, supporting asset management processes, and maintaining accurate records to support the efficient day-to-day operation of the school.

The successful applicant will build positive relationships with staff, students, families, contractors and the broader community, helping to foster a strong school culture and a welcoming environment. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, will be essential to success in this role.

As this is a unique opportunity to join a newly established school, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Contact Officer to discuss the role, gain further insight into the school context,



and learn more about the opportunities available as a foundation member of the school community.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Contact Officer for further information about the role and the school prior to submitting an application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

- Mandatory Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT

- Mandatory Crystalline Silica Exposure Training: Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is required prior to commencement. For further information refer to: WorkSafe website

- MandatoryWhite Card: Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)





- A pre-employment medical clearance is required prior to commencement. This assessment is at the cost of the Directorate and not the applicant. If/when a request for registration is in the final stages of completion, contact will be made with the applicant to organise the medical assessment.

- Mandatory Training in other WHS procedures may be required during employment: for example, Working at Heights, Sharps.

Highly Desirable:

- An industry recognised trade qualification or equivalent work experience.
- First Aid qualification. A First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
- Basic computer and administrative skills, or a willingness to develop these skills, with the flexibility to assist with general school office duties when required.

Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: We encourage you to discuss this role with the contact officer prior to submitting your application, please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the position overview, together with your curriculum vitae and names of two referees. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities as required.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the productive administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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📌 Building Service Officer | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Education
📍 Canberra