Assistant Property Manager

School: Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

School fees discounts for staff

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Career and leadership development

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly community to work with

Access to library supervision for WCC-

Job summary

Waverley Christian College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Property Manager at our Wantirna South Campus. The role focuses on planning and maintaining school properties, supporting building projects, security, traffic management and grounds work to serve our community.

Ideal candidates will have leadership ability and a background in carpentry or property maintenance, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration within a Christian education context.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and property maintenance within a school or similar setting.
• Background in carpentry or trades is advantageous.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and positive community impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and maintenance programs for school properties.
• Support building projects, security, traffic management, and grounds work.
• Contribute to a collaborative, well-kept environment for the College community.

Skills

Leadership capability

Building & property maintenance

Carpentry

Health and Safety minded

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Commitment to Christian education

Job description

3d ago , from Christian Schools Australia

Our Wantirna South Campus is seeking a full-time Assistant Property Manager to commence in December 2026. This role is ideal for those with trade or facilities management type backgrounds seeking a career change to use their practical skills to serve their local community. Work in a supportive team with permanent employment and secure work!

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

We are seeking candidates who are keen to apply their skills in a variety of disciplines to assist with the leadership and support of the maintenance program within the school. This full-time role could suit someone with leadership skills and will assist in planning, maintenance, building projects, security, traffic management and grounds work. Hours are generally 7:30am – 4pm, with rotating start and finishing times based on team and College operational needs. If you are keen to keep learning, work in a friendly, collaborative team environment and use your skills to ensure a well-kept environment for our community, we would love to hear from you!

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Have leadership capability and building and property maintenance experience
• Carpentry, maintenance and trade backgrounds will be highly regarded
• Are highly motivated
• Are Health and Safety minded
• Have excellent problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
• Have high level communication and interpersonal skills
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with
• School aged children enrolled at WCC may be able to access free before and after school library supervision (time/space limits apply)

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Enquiries: (03) 9871 8***

Quoting job number: 2026074

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.