Maintenance Worker

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral
Start Date: Monday, 23 November 2026
Application Closing Date: Wednesday,18 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $84,599. Base salary ranges from $63,792 to $75,535. Salary calculated on unaveraged conditions (work year round)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a K-12 state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Year 12 college that provides opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and beyond. We aim to develop confident, independent young adults in richly resourced learning environments designed to engage students. The college is situated in close proximity to future university campuses, the South-West Rail Link and M5, on a beautiful, spacious property.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly-skilled staff to work in one of Sydney’s fastest growing regions.

About You

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Worker to undertake general and maintenance work to ensure a clean, orderly and safe environment that enables enhanced student learning outcomes. You must demonstrate the ability to:

• prioritise and complete allocated work plans in accordance with School/College requirements
• assist with cleaning and repairs
• plan and organise workflow to accomplish established objectives
• follow chemical usage and storage procedures
• move items of furniture and classroom supplies around and set up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events
• complete daily security routines (including school lockup and setting of alarm system) and safety inspections of grounds and equipment
• promote a positive image of the School/College in all interactions
• support other teams during peak loads
• plan and execute maintenance of the school including gardens, paths, signage etc
• undertake minor repairs as required including plastering, painting and basic carpentry
• undertake minor repairs or replacements as required, including tap washers, light bulbs, furniture and equipment etc
• identify and report any risks to the school leadership team
• comply with WHS standards to ensure compliance
• use technology and IT systems proficiently. 

Desirable criteria:

• previous experience in a school environment
• qualification in relevant trade.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer/principal.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety 
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.