ABOUT THE JOB
We have a vacancy for a permanent full-time General Hand to join our Facilities team at Sancta Sophia College.
This is a hands-on role which reports to the Maintenance Manager. You’ll be helping keep our College safe, tidy, functional and welcoming. You’ll assist with day-to-day maintenance and presentation of our buildings, grounds and facilities.
You’ll be working in a unique residential college environment with more than 300 university students living on site. The role involves regular lifting and shifting, using ladders and platforms, being on your feet during the shift, and working across a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
You’ll play an important part in preserving Sancta’s heritage for past, current and future students, and for staff and our guests.
The role is permanent full-time at 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Preferred hours of work are 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, with occasional evening or weekend work as required.
As this is a permanent position, Working Holiday visa holders need not apply.
ABOUT YOU
You don’t need to be a qualified tradesperson, but you’ll be practical, reliable and willing to learn. You’ll take pride in doing the job right, enjoy helping people, and be comfortable working in an environment where priorities can change during the day.
You will be suited to this role if you have:
- Practical problem-solving skills
- A can-do attitude and a strong work ethic
- A commitment to a safe workplace
- Good communication skills
- Ability to safely perform manual tasks and can be on your feet for much of your shift
- An eye for detail
- Willingness to learn new skills and develop broad “home handy person” maintenance skills
Experience in maintenance, facilities, groundskeeping, hospitality or a similar hands-on role would be advantageous but is not essential.
ABOUT US
Sancta Sophia College is one of The University of Sydney’s six independent residential colleges. We are home to more than 300 university students, providing all meals and a vibrant social, spiritual, cultural, sporting and academic life.
Our undergraduate building has been a home away from home for thousands of young women from regional Australia and metropolitan Sydney since 1926. Graduate House opened in 2014 and is now home to postgraduate women and men from across Australia and around the world.
The College motto — Walk in Wisdom — was chosen by our founders and continues to guide Sancta’s mission. Sancta offers an inclusive and supportive community, drawing on the intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Catholic Sisters of the Sacred Heart while warmly welcoming students and staff of all faith and cultural backgrounds.
Located in Sydney’s Inner West, Sancta is close to the University of Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Newtown, Broadway and the city, with public transport nearby.
BENEFITS
- Freshly cooked meals and drinks provided while on duty, and adjacent to shifts
- Extended parental leave
- Work anniversary leave
- Gym membership
- Protective clothing & footwear
- Mobile phone allowance
Pay: $34.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended annual leave
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Gym membership
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person
