Brisbane Girls Grammar School provides a broad, liberal education for girls from Years 7 to 12, establishing the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity.
One of Australia's leading girls' schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland's original Grammar schools.
Job Description About the role Brisbane Girls Grammar School welcomes applications for an experienced Carpenter to join our Property & Facilities Department.
This full-time, ongoing position is situated at the School's vibrant Spring Hill campus.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess an ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a fast-paced setting.
A proactive approach to problem solving along with excellent communication skills is essential.
As the School's Carpenter, some of your key accountabilities will include:
undertaking Carpentry tasks and projects across the School in alignment with statutory legal obligations construction of items that support School activities undertaking trade services, such as remodeling offices and workspaces undertaking maintenance services, including installing and repairing furniture, locks, cabinets, ceilings, walls, fences, ramps, stairways and other items to provide for safe use maintaining workshop equipment and tools procuring materials for specific work orders and projects responding to emergencies and/or identifying potentially hazardous conditions and safety concerns preparation of written documents such as estimates, drawings and requisitions.
Desired Skills and Experience You will also have: demonstrated experience and knowledge relating to installations and maintenance, as it relates to Carpentry in single and multi-story buildings the ability to interpret Building Codes and technical information (e.g.
blueprints, drawings) physical fitness and ability to perform general maintenance tasks the ability to offer some flexibility with start and finish times a current Car (Class C) Queensland Drivers License the ability to acquire and maintain a Positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
Why work for us? Join Brisbane Girls Grammar School as we celebrate our 150th celebration in 2025.
Staff at Girls Grammar have access to a range of employee benefits, including:
a collegial and supportive working environment competitive salary and 14.25% superannuation inclusion in the School's salary continuance plan (eligible staff) generous long service and paid parental leave (eligible staff) an active social club with events and activities offered throughout the year employee assistance programs excellent facilities and resources.
Please visit our Careers site to apply and view the Position Description .
For further information, please contact Brigitte Bickham, our Human Resources Manager, on 07 3332 1307.
Apply now—We look forward to hearing from you.
The closing date for applications is 9 am, 11 November 2024.
Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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