Property Services Officer

Support the maintenance and presentation of CREST’s buildings, infrastructure, grounds and outdoor spaces across our campuses.....

About CREST Education

CREST Education comprises two independent, coeducational schools with over 2,500 students, an Equestrian Centre and an Environmental Reserve at Clyde North. Hillcrest Christian College, established in 1981, operates from Early Learning to VCE levels, including VCE mainstream, VCE IB and VCE VM. Rivercrest Christian College is an authorised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) World School, with modern facilities including our brand-new Senior Learning Centre and STEAM building based in Clyde North.

CREST Education is a premier Christian educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth. We provide a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop their God-given talents and prepare for lives of leadership and service.

The Role

CREST Education is seeking a motivated and reliable Property Services Officer to join our Property Services team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities and grounds within a vibrant school environment. This is a permanent, fulltime position.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the maintenance and presentation of CREST’s buildings, infrastructure, grounds and outdoor spaces across our campuses. Working closely with the Maintenance Coordinator and Property Services team, the Property Services Officer will contribute to ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional and well-presented for students, staff and the broader school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general property and facilities maintenance across CREST campuses
• Perform repairs to buildings, infrastructure and furniture
• Maintain grounds including mowing, gardening and general upkeep
• Assist with deliveries, event set-ups and pack-downs
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment safely
• Maintain maintenance areas, tools and equipment
• Identify and report maintenance issues across campus infrastructure
• Work collaboratively with the Property Services team, staff and contractors

About You

• Demonstrated interest or experience in property maintenance, groundskeeping or facilities support
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, equipment and machinery
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and work orders
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks and outdoor work
• A current driver’s licence (manual licence advantageous)
• Experience with mowing equipment, tractors or turf management is desirable
• Willingness to support school events and occasional work outside normal hours when required

Child Safety Commitment

CREST Education Ltd is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.

We recognise and respect the rights, relationships, identity and culture of children and young people. Their voices must be heard, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

CREST Education is committed to fostering a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we engage with, deliver services to, or who are impacted by our work.

All staff and volunteers are required to uphold the College’s Child Safety policies and Staff Code of Conduct. Successful applicants must hold a valid Working With Children Check or VIT registration (Teaching staff only).

Why Join CREST Education?

CREST Education is a values-based Christian organisation committed to excellence, learning, wellbeing and service. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where your work contributes directly to the safe and welcoming spaces that support learning across our schools.

If you enjoy hands-on work and want to contribute to maintaining high-quality facilities within a faith-based community, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:
• Free parking and gym on site
• Employee Assistance Program
• School fees discounts for staff
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career development

Applications close 20 March 2026, 4pm.
CREST Education reserves the right to interview and appoint the role before the closing date.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Christian ethos of Crest Education.

Candidates are required to complete the online application and provide a covering letter and CV.

www.cresteducation.vic.edu.au