Caretaker / Tradesperson

• Join our friendly Facilities and Grounds Teams at one of Melbourne’s top schools

• Full-time, fixed-term role for six months

• 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

In this full-time, fixed-term (6 months) opportunity, you’ll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the College’s 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.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar caretaker/groundskeeper role, along with their White Card (Construction Induction certificate), Work Safely at Heights certification, Elevating Work Platform licence, and Victorian Driver Licence.

You’re 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 Tuesday 24 March 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: https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or 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.