Company Description

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 seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

About the role: We seek an applicant who is self-motivated, has good communication skills and is able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team.

The role is permanent, part time, 4 hours per week.

Undertake maintenance and repair work to the school building and grounds to ensure it is a safe environment for the school community. Click here to view the Position Profile.

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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

About the School: 

Aspect Macarthur School provides placement for approximately 120 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to year 10. Our main site is located at Cobbitty with 6 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in the Macarthur area and another main site school in Coffs Harbour, NSW.

To find out more about our school, click here.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Trade 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 we offer:

• The rate for this role is $28.68 per hour + superannuation. 
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Employee referral incentive
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional.  

Enquiries should be directed to: 

Leanne Hallsworth, Senior Clerical Officer, Macarthur School, 02 4651 3903.

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.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au