General Hand

One of Australia’s leading independent schools for boys, Scotch College is renowned for its innovation in teaching and learning and its commitment to offering a broad education to develop each boy to his full potential.

We are looking for an outstanding General Hand to join our Property Team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position provides an opportunity for a proactive maintenance professional to assist with a wide variety of set-up, logistics, maintenance and repair tasks across the school.

A full time, permanent position, the hours for the role are Monday-Friday, 7.30am-3.30pm, with opportunities for rostered overtime on occasion.

Safe work practices are required at all times.

The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Outstanding communication, relationship and customer service skills
• High level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role
• Ability to operate various power and hand tools and fire panel isolations (desirable)
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Well-developed IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• EWP license (desirable)
• Relevant knowledge and training in OH&S (desirable)
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence
• Current Level 2 First Aid (or willingness to be trained)
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT

Some of the many benefits of working at Scotch College are:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• Generous leave entitlements
• Staff wellness activities including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions and interest groups
• Access to extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

A position description can be found by copying the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALPNEzUYEZDqQiELDs8IN3Ai4kwz7jbk/view?usp=sharing
  
Applications should be addressed to the Principal, and include a cover letter, CV and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees.

Please note: applications will be accepted via our website only: https://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/working-at-scotch/current-opportunities/
  
Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026 (5pm)
*Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date
Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.
Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of child abuse. All members of staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment.