Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
School Officer/Handyperson - FT - Harvest Home PS
Full-time handyman managing school facilities and service partners.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Complete all School Officer tasks. • Manage the school facility. • Oversee Service Delivery Partners to ensure compliance with standards, policies, processes, systems and instructions. • Ensure Zero Harm requirements are met throughout the facility. • Serve as first point of contact for the School Operator for queries. • Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸facility management
- ▸compliance oversight
- ▸safety assurance
- ▸subcontractor monitoring
- ▸operator liaison
What You Bring
To apply, click “APPLY”, attach an up‑to‑date resume and any licences/qualifications. A pre‑employment medical, driver’s licence, police check and Working with Children check (or ability to obtain one) are required. • Experience in handyman repairs, trades assistance, carpentry or a similar trade. • Ability to supervise project work or related disciplines. • Experience delivering FM services using subcontractors for reactive and planned maintenance. • Knowledge of domestic building statutory obligations, codes of practice and the Australian Building Code. • Strong work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸carpentry
- ▸supervision
- ▸facility management
- ▸building code
- ▸work ethic
- ▸driver's licence
Benefits
We have a full‑time School Officer/Handyperson opportunity at Harvest Home Primary School. The role is responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance of the whole school facility, delivering services and completing all assigned tasks to meet contractual obligations for safety, performance, quality, communication and special projects. Downer provides essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centres and defence partnerships. The company promotes a high‑performance, diverse culture with training, internal career opportunities and a range of employee perks. Downer is committed to inclusion and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including those traditionally under‑represented in the industry. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, the company supports flexible work, inclusive leadership and equitable access, and offers recruitment support if needed. • Availability for on‑call duties (allowance paid).
Work Environment
Onsite