Maintenance Officer/School Handyperson

Cranbrook School is seeking a Maintenance Officers to join our Maintenance team. Based at our Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill, Maintenance Officers also work across our other facilities, including our Junior School campus at Rose Bay, and pre-schools at Darling Point and Vaucluse. Casual and full-time positions are available.

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 and a complimentary staff meal for lunch each day.

Maintenance Officers work morning shifts (starting at 7.30am and finishing at 4.30pm) or afternoon shifts (starting at 11am and finishing at 7pm).

Cranbrook School teachers 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 focused, punctual, flexible and reliable.

SELECTION CRITERIA

—     A positive, can-do attitude

—     A level of health and fitness that will allow you to thrive in a physically demanding work environment

—     Physical capability for manual handling tasks including moving furniture

—     Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

—     Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

—     A customer service focus

—     Basic computer knowledge for email and managing maintenance tickets

—     Current driver’s licence

—     A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

—     A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Please indicate on your application if you are seeking full-time or casual work.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to recruitment@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 2 April 2026

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 educational approach provides an educational experience that celebrates each individual and prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.

Overlooking Sydney Harbour and set on approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney’s most prestigious eastern suburbs, 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.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

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.