GENERAL HAND PROJECTS

Carinya Christian School is seeking a Temporary Full-Time general hand to join the Projects Team working across the Tamworth and Gunnedah schools.

Applications close 15th of August 2025.

THE POSITION

The overarching duties of the responsibilities for the General Hand Projects are listed below. This list is not a comprehensive list of tasks but highlights the areas of responsibility for the role.

Support the Projects team in completing small scale, construction, repair and improvement works including:

  • Landscaping

  • Fencing

  • Irrigation Systems

  • Playground Construction

  • Roofing

  • Shade Structures

  • Signage

  • Concreting

  • Operating basic power tools and equipment in accordance with WHS guidelines.

  • Attending the Gunnedah campus with the projects team

Support the maintenance activities at the schools as required including:

  • Conducting routine inspections and assisting with hazard removal, rubbish collection, and basic repairs.

  • Safely store and organise workspaces.

Complete other duties within your area of skills and abilities as required by your manager

The position holder reports to the Projects Coordinator,

THE APPLICANT

The smooth operation of our school is a very important aspect of Carinya and this position requires a hard workers with an eye for detail. Self-motivation is a must as the applicant will largely work alone. Applicants must be committed Christians of reformed evangelical persuasion.

Essential Experience and Skills

  • Previous exposure to either residential, rural, or commercial construction

  • Experience driving tractors, skid-steer loaders, or other small construction equipment

Desirable Experience and Skills

  • Welding

  • Landscaping

  • Fencing

  • Irrigation systems

  • Roofing

Generally

  • Act in an ethical manner

  • Maintain confidentiality of data

  • Time management skills to meet deadlines

  • Calm and friendly demeanour with all staff, parents and stakeholders

  • Comply with Workplace Health and Safety policies and take reasonable care of your own safety and those around you

THE SCHOOL

Carinya is a co-educational Christian school with more than 1200 students in Prep to Year 12 across sites in Tamworth & Gunnedah.

BENEFITS

Maintenance Staff at Carinya are employed under the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Applicants must read the First 20 Chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith.

  2. Complete the Employment Application Professional & Support Staff, which must be included in your application. Hard copies are available on request from the School Office (02 6762 0970).

  3. Please send the completed Staff Application Form, your Cover Letter, Resume, and other relevant supporting documentation to jobs@carinya.nsw.edu.au

To access application forms and any other information, go to our APPLY NOW page.
For any further enquiries, please call the contact officer. Grant Scarborough. 0432 232 964

Applications close 15th August 2025.