Assistant Properties Manager

Covenant College; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistant Program

Christ-centered community

Job summary

Covenant College in Geelong is seeking an Assistant Properties Manager to support the properties team in maintaining our school buildings, grounds, and facilities to the highest standard. You will help oversee maintenance projects, safety compliance, and workplace readiness for students and staff.

You will coordinate staff and contractors, contribute to capital projects, and provide hands-on support across maintenance, landscaping, and event setups within a Christ-centered community.

Qualifications

• Strong Christian faith and alignment with Covenant College’s mission.
• Experience in property/facilities management.
• Excellent organizational skills for multi-priority tasks.
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks in varied weather conditions.
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with property maintenance, grounds management, and WHS compliance.
• Coordinate staff and contractors to deliver quality outcomes.
• Contribute to capital works projects and strategic improvements.
• Provide hands-on support for minor building repairs and landscaping.
• Oversee event setups and ensure smooth operation of school activities.

Skills

Christian faith

Facilities management

Organizational skills

Physical capability

WHS knowledge

Job description

About Us:

Covenant College, established in 1979, is a vibrant Christian Kindergarten to Year 12 community in Geelong. With over 200 dedicated staff, we serve 710 school students and 100 in our Kindergarten program.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of aChrist-centered communitywhere your faith aligns with your work.
• Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing high-quality facilities for our growing college.
• Join a supportive, dedicated, and purpose-driven team.

Your Role:

As the Assistant Properties Manager, you will support the Properties Manager in ensuring our school buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to the highest standard. From overseeing maintenance projects to ensuring workplace safety, your contributions will directly impact the daily experience of our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist withproperty maintenance, grounds management, and WHS compliance.
• Coordinatestaff and contractorsto deliver quality outcomes.
• Contribute to capital works projectsand strategic improvements.
• Provide hands‑on support for minor building repairs, landscaping, and more.
• Overseeevent setupsand ensure smooth operation of school activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Astrong Christian faithand a commitment to the mission and values of Covenant College.
• Experience inproperty/facilities managementand a passion for high-quality service.
• Organizational skillsto manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Physical capabilityfor hands‑on tasks in varied weather conditions.
• Strong knowledge ofWorkplace Health and Safetypractices and legislation.

What We Offer:

• A workplace grounded in Christ’s teachings and values.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of students and staff.
• A supportive team and a welcoming community.