Handyman

Are you a practical, hands-on person who enjoys fixing things, solving problems and keeping spaces safe and looking their best?

MindChamps Early Learning & PreSchool is looking for a reliable Maintenance Officer / Handyperson to support our early learning centres. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys a role with variety.

About the role

You will help keep our centres safe, clean, well-maintained and welcoming for children, families and staff. From small repairs to regular inspections, you will play an important role in making sure our environments are ready for children to learn, play and thrive.

What you’ll do

• Complete general maintenance, minor repairs, painting, basic plumbing, basic electrical work and carpentry

• Carry out regular safety and maintenance checks

• Coordinate contractors and suppliers when needed

• Keep simple records of work completed and purchases

• Assist with centre set-up, pack-up and general practical support

• Travel between MindChamps centre locations as required

About you

You will be someone who is:

• Experienced in maintenance, handyperson work or a similar practical role

• Confident with tools and general repairs

• Reliable, organised and able to work independently

• A good problem-solver with a positive attitude

• Friendly, professional and easy to work with

• Physically able to complete hands-on tasks, including lifting and outdoor work

• A current driver’s licence holder with reliable transport

• Able to hold a Working With Children Check, or willing to obtain one

Experience in childcare, schools or community environments would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Hours of work

This role will require Saturday works when required for any major work that needs to be completed for children to not be around. Your working days will still be 5 on these weeks.

About MindChamps

MindChamps Early Learning & PreSchool is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education in Australia. We are passionate about creating safe, welcoming and inspiring environments where children can learn, grow and thrive.

We are committed to child safety and conduct thorough recruitment checks, including identity, work rights, references, Police Check and Working With Children Check clearance.

At MindChamps Australia, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.

We require all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment, prioritise children’s safety and wellbeing, and participate in child protection training.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct robust screening, including verification of identity, work rights, qualifications, reference checks, Police Checks and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.

We embed child-safe values and expectations throughout our culture, policies and practices. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate behaviours that uphold our child-safe values and contribute positively to keeping all children and young people safe from harm