Position Vacant - Maintenance & Grounds Officer
Maintenance & Grounds Officer
Full-time position. Commencing March 2026
The College:
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Range escarpment in Australia’s Garden City of Toowoomba, Fairholme College is one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools with around 800 students from Kindy to Year 12.
Fairholme students enjoy outstanding success in the academic pursuit (close to 95% of Year 12 students proceed to tertiary studies each year), as well as in sporting, cultural and service activities. Please explore further on the College website to learn more about Fairholme’s offerings and our students’ achievement
From the establishment of our predecessor school in 1908, through the move to our current location in 1917 and into the 21st century, Fairholme is committed to a student enrolment split roughly 40/60 between country boarders and Toowoomba day girls, and to single-sex girls’ education.
A College of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, Fairholme is committed to creating a caring Christian community where all we do is undergirded by our Christian faith.
The Position
Position: Maintenance & Grounds Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal through the Business Manager, Facilities Manager
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
The Person
We seek a committed, highly professional and appropriately qualified Maintenance & Grounds Officer to join the College community.
The ideal candidate will:
- Support positively the Christian ethos, values and mission of Fairholme College;
- Hold qualifications appropriate for the position;
- Have experience in performing maintenance and grounds operations and have a working knowledge of facilities, machinery and equipment;
- Be an effective communicator with the ability to develop positive relationships with all stakeholders;
- Be experienced and skilled in working as part of a team with a diversity of personnel;
- Possess strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills and be able to operate within a restorative practices environment.
Position Overview
The Maintenance & Grounds Officer is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the College grounds and Facilities, reporting directly to the Facilities Manager. The Maintenance & Grounds Officer must possess solid practical skills, and have the ability to work in a team environment. The Maintenance & Grounds Officer will be a “jack of all trades” with the ability to perform a diverse range of duties.
Key Areas:
The Maintenance & Grounds Officer is required to undertake the duties specified in the following areas:
Maintenance and Grounds:
- Daily maintenance and upkeep of the College facilities and grounds, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely matter;
- Be involved in the development and implementation of maintenance procedures;
- Prioritise repairs & maintenance of the College’s assets;
- Perform minor repairs & maintenance;
- Maintain, service, clean and properly store equipment;
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and WHS regulations;
- Perform other related duties and activities as required.
Manufacture and Buildings:
- Assist the Facilities Manager with the completion of minor projects throughout the college when required.
Events and Additional Duties:
- Setting up of venues (assemblies, functions, sporting activities, Spring Fair);
- Assist with traffic control when required.
Other Requirements:
- A current blue card, first aid currency and appropriate qualifications are required.;
- The College may require the Maintenance & Grounds Officer to undertake other duties from time to time (subject to the person’s ability to perform such duties) and in keeping with their role.
Prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application.
Communication Skills
The ability to work collaboratively with work colleagues, and to communicate clearly and enthusiastically with staff, students, and families as well as give demonstrated support to and enactment of a restorative practices approach to conflict resolution is required for all staff.
See Restorative Practices at Fairholme ›
Working with Children:
As a College we are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our members and, in particular the welfare of all students in our care. As such, staff members are committed to prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and adherence to the Child Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct, both of which are available on the College webpage.
Whilst such policies have direct relevance to boarding, coaching, nursing and teaching staff, all prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application. Our responsibilities to work respectfully and thoughtfully with all, and particularly the young people in our care, are shared across all staff, evident in our demeanour, as well as our adherence to policy requirements.
Prospective candidates are requested to read these documents prior to submission of an application.
Workplace Health and Safety
As a member of the College staff are required to follow all workplace, health and safety requirements that include but are not limited to:
- Adherence to and working knowledge of policy requirements;
- Cooperation with audit, professional learning and training/drill processes;
- Meticulous attention to reporting responsibilities and record-keeping obligations in relation to all workplace, health and safety matters.
The Package
The appointment is currently under the conditions of the Fairholme College Enterprise Agreement 2025.
Applications
Applications, which close on
Monday 16 March 2026, should include a
cover letter and include
a full resumé (no longer than three A4 pages, font: Calibri, size 12) with the following details:
- Personal details including name, address, contact details, religious affiliation, relevant qualifications;
- Employment history; and
- Names and contact details of 3 referees.
*The College reserves the right to contact other persons who may have relevant knowledge of your qualifications and experience.
Within the submission, applicants are also required to provide a written response which
outlines your experience in each of the key areas – Ethos, Values and Culture and expertise within the duties and responsibilities outlined, explains the appeal of the position to you personally and discusses your alignment with the College’s values and mission.
Closing date Monday 16 March 2026
Applications to:
Mrs Colette Whell
Administration Manager
Fairholme College
PO Box 688
TOOWOOMBA 4350
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 4688 4688
Selection Process
The interview panel will review applications and determine a short list. Non successful candidates will be advised via email once the interview process has been completed and the successful candidate appointed.
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