Maintenance Assistant

Why Your Role Matters

The Maintenance Assistant provides entry-level hands-on support to the day-to-day operation of UNSW Student Accommodation residences.

Working closely with the maintenance team this role focuses on basic maintenance tasks inspections and repairs and escalating issues when necessary.

This is not a trade role and does not provide trade training or apprenticeship pathways. Remuneration is $63903 Full Time Equivalent 17% super which roughly equates to $32.33 per hour super.

The role reports to the Manager Operations and has no direct reports.

Learn more about UNSW Student Accommodation where this role works : Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and professional customer service to residents.
• Undertake basic inspections to identify maintenance and WHS issues
• Assist with a range of basic handywork and fix-it tasks across accommodation sites
• Complete tasks under direction from the Maintenance Supervisor and Handyperson

About You

You enjoy practical hands-on work and are reliable organised and comfortable following instructions. This role suits someone seeking steady entry-level maintenance work rather than a trade or technical position.

You will bring :

• Experience in completing basic repairs and maintenance tasks
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and UNSW values
• A valid WWCC and a Police check (compulsory as you will be working within Student Accommodation)

The role is 3 days a week. Days are flexible; however work has to be between Monday to Friday 9 to 5. There is no weekend or evening work.

Expected start date is in the new year with an end date end of December 2027.

Candidates will need to have valid working rights (student visas welcome) this role is not available for sponsorship.

Recruitment process : Please submit your resume you can upload a cover letter to bring your resume to life however you will also be asked a couple of additional questions when submitting your resume that will cover motivation experience and availability.

Applications close : 8

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January 2026 11 : 55PM

As this role will be advertised over the shutdown we wont be able to answer any queries from the 19 December to the 5 January 2026. Shortlisting process will begin early January - interviews will take place mid-January.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed) : Chloe Gane .

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Time Management,Hand Tools,HVAC,Cleaning Experience,Mechanical Knowledge,Property Maintenance,OSHA,Maintenance,Painting,Plumbing,Heavy Lifting,Power Tools

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1