Posted 21 June, 2026

Maintenance Manager

Charlton Christian College

Fassifern NSW, Australia Full Time

Compensation: $85,971 Annually

Please Note: Overseas Applications

will NOT be considered for this Job

Lead the delivery of maintenance, grounds, cleaning and minor works services across the College. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring the College’s facilities are safe, well-maintained and fully operational to support teaching, learning and community activities......

Full-time | 5 weeks annual leave

Charlton Christian College is a K–12 co-educational Christian school located in Fassifern, Lake Macquarie. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centred education of excellence that empowers students to develop their God-given potential.

We are seeking a practical, organised and service-oriented Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of maintenance, grounds, cleaning and minor works services across the College. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring the College’s facilities are safe, well-maintained and fully operational to support teaching, learning and community activities.

About the Role

Lead and coordinate maintenance, grounds, cleaning and facilities services across the College
Supervise Grounds and Maintenance Officers and cleaning staff, setting daily priorities and expectations
Manage maintenance requests through the maintenance request system, prioritising and allocating work
Coordinate contractors and trades, including site access, supervision and quality assurance
Deliver minor works and infrastructure improvements, including hands-on tasks where appropriate
Support College events through planning, setup and pack-down
Monitor site safety, respond to alarms and manage access and security requirements
Ensure equipment, tools and vehicles are safe, compliant and fit for purpose
Maintain accurate maintenance records and support compliance requirements

The Successful Applicant Will Have

A personal Christian faith, regular church attendance, and willingness to support the College’s Statement of Faith
Understanding of, and commitment to, child safety in an educational setting
Current NSW Working with Children Check
Demonstrated experience in maintenance, facilities, grounds or trade-related operations
Experience supervising staff and coordinating day-to-day operational work
Sound knowledge of building, equipment and grounds maintenance, ideally with a personal trade qualification relevant to the works involved on-site.
Experience coordinating contractors and trades
Working knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
Ability to prioritise work and respond to urgent operational issues
Competence in work order systems and basic IT tools

Demonstrated evidence of the following behavioural competencies:

Leading and Supervising
Planning and Organising
Deciding and Initiating Action
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Working with People

Commencement

As soon as possible, subject to negotiation

Salary & Conditions

This is a permanent full-time position with 5 weeks annual leave. The salary for this role commences at $85,971 per annum (Level 5 MEA) and includes 5 weeks annual leave.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement.

How to Apply

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