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Strathnairn Arts Caretaker

Strathnairn Arts is seeking expressions of interest from persons with relevant/appropriate skills and experience to fill the position of Strathnairn Caretaker.

Strathnairn caretaker is a live in position with accommodation included in lieu of payment. Caretaker's cottage rental appraised. $565 per week, $29,380 per annum (Sep 2025). 

Full details of the position can be downloaded as a pdf here.

Reports to: Strathnairn Director 

Location: Strathnairn Arts Association, Holt ACT 

Appointment: 12 months Part-time with a three-month probation period.  With the option to extend. 

Hours of work: 

Hours of work will vary depending on the candidate's level of experience and expertise, commensurate with the annual rental value of the Caretakers Cottage.  up to 14 hours per week. 

The Caretaker will work closely with the Director to monitor and maintain the facilities, equipment and grounds of Strathnairn Arts Association.  

Key responsibility areas 

  1. Monitor and maintain equipment across the Strathnairn site, including the Ceramics & Foundry areas. Recording of power and gas usage. Monitor and stock Ceramic and Foundry materials, monitor shared services for the Strathnairn Cafe and Ginninderry (bins, gardeners, cleaners). 

  1. Coordinate the maintenance of the SAA Grounds, including undertaking simple maintenance tasks, actioning maintenance requests and managing contractors by scheduling visits and meeting on-site. 

  1. Maintain SAA Site documentation, including SAA WH&S documentation,  hazardous materials register, MSDS datasheets, and safety signage  

  1. Serve as a member of the SAA Emergency Planning Committee, SAA Fire Warden, and a participant in the SAA Bushfire action plan.  

To apply,  

Please email Strathnairn Director, James@strathnairn.com.au, by 3rd of November 

With: 

•A short email/video/letter or other format, showing how you meet the selection criteria; and 

•Your Bio/Curriculum Vitae 

If you have any questions, contact the Strathnairn Director, James@strathnairn.com.au 

If you intend to submit an application and would like to inspect the caretaker's cottage and Strathnairn Site, please contact Strathnairn Director, James Holland, James@strathnairn.com.au