The Hutchins School is seeking a motivated and reliable Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities team and contribute to a safe, functional and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors.

About the Role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Assistant plays an important role in maintaining the School's buildings, facilities and grounds. This hands-on position supports the day-to-day operational needs of the School through maintenance, logistics, event and operational support.

This full-time, permanent role offers variety and would suit an individual who enjoys practical work, problem solving and working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance repairs and operational requirements across the School. 
• Support the set up and pack down of classrooms, examinations, assemblies, events and venue hire activities.
• Respond to maintenance requests and assist in prioritising tasks.
• Undertake inspections, audits and reporting on school infrastructure.
• Assist with deliveries and movement of equipment and materials across campus.
• Maintain tools, equipment and workspaces in a safe and organised manner.
• Drive School vehicles as required.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by identifying, reporting and addressing hazards, maintaining safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, School policies and procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, or a similar operational environment.
• Strong practical skills and the ability to undertake physical work safely.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A current Tasmanian driver's licence.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when operational requirements arise.

The following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Work Safely at Heights accreditation.
• Light Rigid Vehicle Licence.
• Trade qualifications or relevant TAFE certifications.

Why Join Hutchins?

At The Hutchins School, our values of Humility, Kindness, Courage and Respect guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture where staff are supported to contribute meaningfully to the life of the School.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting a vibrant educational community.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

The Hutchins School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to:

• Hold or be eligible to obtain Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• Undergo a National Police Check.
• Demonstrate a commitment to child safety and the School's safeguarding practices, including undertaking mandatory safeguarding children training.

Applications

Applications should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
• A current resume.

Applications for this role must be submitted by 5.00pm Sunday 28 June 2026.

The Hutchins School humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Muwinina people of the South East Nation as the original custodians of the unceded kreewer lands on which Hutchins stands. As a school, we commit to walking together with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to pursue healing through Voice, Treaty and Truth-Telling.