Introduction Brisbane Girls Grammar School Brisbane Girls Grammar School establishes the educational foundation for girls and young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools. The School’s curious, adventurous, and principled students are supported by a community of parents, alumnae and friends that values the finest traditions and aspirations in education. Description About the Role Brisbane Girls Grammar School is seeking a skilled, trade-qualified carpenter to join our in-house Property and Facilities team at our Spring Hill campus. The Property and Facilities department supports the School through a wide range of activities, including refurbishment projects, construction of new buildings, landscaping, general maintenance, cleaning, waste management, and security. This is a hands-on role offering a wide variety of work. You will be part of a supportive team that takes pride in ensuring the School's properties, facilities, buildings, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standard. As the Carpenter, you will carry out day-to-day maintenance, installations, refurbishments, and minor construction works across the School’s campuses. About You You are a practical, experienced tradesperson who enjoys varied work and takes pride in quality workmanship. You will bring: Proven experience in carpentry installations, building maintenance, refurbishments, and minor construction works Ability to read and work from drawings, plans, and technical documentation Strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise jobs and meet deadlines A practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to recommend solutions A strong safety mindset and sound understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements Flexibility to adjust start and finish times when needed Physical capability to carry out hands-on maintenance and manual handling tasks. Essential Requirements: Trade qualification in carpentry Current Queensland Class C Driver Licence General Construction Induction (White Card) Ability to obtain and maintain a Positive Working with Children Check (also known as a Blue Card). Applicants are encouraged to visit our Careers site to view the full Position Description , which outlines the key responsibilities and requirements for the role in detail. How to Apply We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit: A cover letter addressed to the Principal outlining your suitability for the role A current CV Details of relevant qualifications Confirmation of Australian work rights. Applications close: Monday, 2 March 2026. Interviews may be scheduled during the advertised period. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. For enquiries, please contact Brigitte Bickham, Human Resources Manager, on 07 3332 1307.
