Maintenance / Grounds Officer

About the College

Hillcrest Christian College is a leading private, interdenominational, co-educational day school located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. With more than 2,000 students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 across three contemporary campuses, the College delivers a future-focused educational experience underpinned by a strong biblical worldview.

Set across 10 hectares of natural bushland, Hillcrest Christian College is entering an exciting season of strategic growth, innovation and transformational leadership development. With significant investment in people, programs, facilities and culture, the College is continuing to strengthen its position as a dynamic and forward-thinking educational community committed to excellence in Christian education.

Recognised as one of the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, Hillcrest is passionate about developing learners, leaders and staff who are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the world. We are now seeking dedicated and values-aligned professionals to join our growing team and contribute to the next chapter of the College’s journey.

The position:

Hillcrest Christian College is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Maintenance Officer to join our team, commencing in Term 4, 2026. This role will initially be based at our Reedy Creek Campus, working three days per week during Term 4. From 2027, the position will work across both campuses, working two days per week at Reedy Creek and one day per week at our Mudgeeraba Campus.

This role is ideal for a proactive and practical individual who takes pride in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming environments. As a key member of the Maintenance Team, you will help ensure our campuses are presented to the highest standard through a combination of general maintenance, repairs, facilities support, and grounds work as required.

Working closely with the Head of General Maintenance, you will respond to maintenance requests, complete minor repairs and improvement works, support campus events, and contribute to the ongoing upkeep of buildings, equipment, and outdoor spaces. The role also includes grounds maintenance responsibilities as required, helping to ensure the overall presentation, safety, and functionality of both campuses.

This is a varied and rewarding position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the daily operations of a thriving Christian educational community.

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below.

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful applicant would demonstrate:

• Commitment to the College’s vision, mission and values
• Dedication to working in an environment with other Christian colleagues who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus
• Relevant qualification as outlined in the Employment Pack
• Exceptional attention to detail and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

How to Apply and the Recruitment Process

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the above position, along with details of how to apply are available in the Employment Packs on our website. All applications must be submitted through the College website.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter, including an overview of how you meet each of the selection criteria
• Resume

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and is required to hold a current Blue Card.

Please contact our HR Department at [email protected] for any additional information.

Applications made to the above email address and not submitted via the College website will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Wednesday 7 October 2026