Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $69,000 – $76,000 per year, plus super
About the National Art School
Our campus is located on Gadigal land in central Sydney, within the historic sandstone walls of what was once the Darlinghurst Gaol and is now one of the nation’s premier art institutions where many of Australia’s leading artists having studied and taught. The National Art School is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice.
The National Art School (NAS) is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Masters and Doctorate courses. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice.
The Position
The Facilities Assistant provides general facilities support across the campus heritage buildings, undertaking all general maintenance on buildings, grounds, plant, and equipment, as well as preventative maintenance. Work is planned through maintenance schedules as well as daily reactive work, prioritising and escalating urgent matters as appropriate.
What You Bring to The Role
- Experience in facilities, maintenance, groundskeeping, trades assistance, or a similar hands-on operational environment, with the ability to undertake a diverse range of maintenance and facility support activities.
- A strong understanding of workplace health and safety practices and a commitment to maintaining safe, compliant, and well-presented facilities.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across a diverse community of staff, students, contractors and stakeholders.
- A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
- Confidence using computer systems and administrative processes to maintain records, monitor maintenance activities and support the day-to-day operations of the Facilities team.
- The physical capability to perform the practical requirements of the role, including manual handling, equipment operation and working across a large and active campus environment.
- A willingness to obtain and maintain relevant licences, certifications and training, including First Aid, Fire Warden, Forklift, Elevated Work Platform and Working at Heights qualifications.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, ethical practice and respectful engagement with people from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
Desirable
- Experience coordinating contractors, service requests, maintenance schedules or work orders.
- Experience working in a heritage, education, arts or public sector environment.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements in a facilities or maintenance setting.
- White card or other related qualifications
How to Apply
Please read the Position Description on our website https://nas.edu.au/about/work-with-us and include the following in your application:
- A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements.
- A resume citing your qualifications and outlining professional experience.
If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please email abby.hasleham@nas.edu.au.
Please email your application to hr@nas.edu.au.
The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.