Maintenance Officer Ironbark
Job Location:
Crows Nest - Australia
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Job Summary
About Us
Located just outside the town of Crows Nest on Queenslands Darling Downs established in 1974 Ironbark is an 800 hectare Outdoor Education Centre and working farm operated by St Peters Lutheran College. At St Peters every Year 9 student undertakes this iconic 5 week immersive experience as part of their final year of Junior High. Ironbark seeks to challenge grow and form St Peters young people through the 4 key elements of the program community living outdoor adventure farm skills and environmental awareness. The Ironbark Program provides staff with the opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of young people.
The Maintenance Officer works within a small team implementing and performing maintenance schedules for all Ironbark facilities equipment motor vehicles and property. This position will at times work with the students to achieve these tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and coordinate maintenance of facilities equipment vehicles and accommodation to ensure a safe functional and well-maintained environment.
- Lead and support student groups in daily work programs activities and weekend supervision ensuring duty of care pastoral support and meaningful learning experiences.
- Deliver high-quality outdoor education programs aligned with Ironbark philosophy contributing to students personal spiritual and community development.
- Manage tools equipment and asset registers and coordinate external contractors for specialised maintenance in line with safety and compliance requirements.
- Assist with land and livestock management including farming activities fencing pasture care and animal welfare.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with teenagers in educational residential youth or volunteer settings with an understanding of adolescent development.
- Willingness and capability to lead and supervise student groups safely delivering engaging experiential outdoor learning programs.
- Experience and/or knowledge in building carpentry mechanical work and general maintenance; farming horticulture or property management experience is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively build positive relationships and handle sensitive matters confidentially.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including manual labour and outdoor work along with any additional skills or interests (e.g. 4WD chainsaw music environment photography) that enhance community life.
- Commitment to the Colleges Christian ethos and values.
To apply please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10 AM on Thursday 4 June 2026.
If you have any questions please contact People and Culture onor at
A copy of the Position Description can be found below.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
