Caretaker Tradesperson

• Join our friendly Facilities and Grounds Team

• Full-time fixed-term role through until September 2026

• Onsite at our easy-access picturesque campus in leafy Burwood

Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 independent day and boarding school focusing on the development of the whole person. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition an international focus and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership service and life-long personal development and learning.

The Role

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the day-to-day operations and maintenance of our Colleges physical environment ensuring that facilities and grounds are well maintained safe and presentable for students staff and visitors.

As a key member of the Facilities Team the Caretaker/Tradesperson assists in a wide range of tasks from construction and general maintenance to supporting setup pack-down and resourcing for school events.

The role will commence as soon as possible through until mid-September (end of Term 3).

This is a Monday to Friday commitment with the odd Saturday shift (where a day in lieu will be provided). The incumbent will also need to be available for a 6.00am start every second week.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar caretaker / groundskeeper role.

You will hold a White Card (Construction Induction certificate) Work Safely at Heights certification Elevating Work Platform licence and Victorian Driver Licence.

Youre a professional all-round handy person and a great team player with a high-level of physical fitness to manage the physicality of working in the areas of maintenance and gardening.

Does this sound like you We would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise

• onsite staff parking plus easy access to public transport and major arterials

• generous leave entitlements

• access to salary packaging options

• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces including our new Joan Montgomery sports aquatic and fitness centre

• free coffee on Wednesdays

• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development

• and more

Applications close 9am Friday 15 May 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the interview process may commence prior to the application closing date.

A copy of the Position Description and PLC Recruitment Pack can be viewed below or via our PLC Careers website: staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC).

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff where they feel welcomed safe and respected.