Cromwell College seeks staff that are committed, diligent, emotionally intelligent, energetic, passionate, professional and flexible. Staff positions are advertised on www.seek.com.au and/or in state and national papers dependent on the position. In addition, the Principal welcomes interest from prospective staff, and encourages those interested in working in an environment like Cromwell College to forward their resumes.
Available Positions:
We currently have a vacancy for a Property & Facilities Officer reporting to the Property & Facilities Manager. The role will be full time, and operate Monday – Friday, the successful applicant will be required to be on call on some weekends and during the absence of the Property & Facilities Manager.
The primary purpose of the role is to maintain the buildings and assets of the College and assist with maintaining the grounds including:
– General building repairs and maintenance
– Adhoc maintenance requests from staff and students
– Patching and painting
– Basic plumbing and carpentry
– Test and Tagging of College equipment
– Assist with operational functions of the College when needed
– Lawn maintenance and hedge trimming when needed.
Selection Criteria
Desirable Skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience, across a broad range of maintenance tasks
- Trade qualifications in carpentry, plumbing, painting, lock replacement or plastering will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction and maintain high standards of work.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with young adults effectively and sensitively from varying backgrounds in a positive manner.
- First aid Certificate or willing to obtain one.
- Test and tag qualification or willing to obtain.
- Proven ability to maintain equipment in safe working order and the use of power equipment.
To be considered for this position, please press the ‘Apply Now” button on Seek and attach your Cover Letter and Resume by 4:00pm Monday 3rd February 2025.
Successful Cromwell College Staff have:
- Empathy with the values of the Uniting Church of Australia
- Empathy with emerging adults and their challenges
- An exemplary work ethic
- A customer service focus
- Attention to detail
- Proactive rather than reactive
- A desire to exceed expectations in their work
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The desire and ability to relate well to other colleagues and students
- Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety
- Excellent personal grooming & standards
- A current Working with Children Blue Card
- The desire and ability to continue to demonstrate all of the above
Intending applicants must satisfy all requirements of the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment Act 1998) before making an application.