Facilities Manager

MTC Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (FBT-exempt up to $15

Job summary

Warakirri College seeks a practical and highly organised Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, presentation, safety and operation of all campuses across NSW. You will manage facilities, coordinate contractors and maintain records while travelling between sites and providing after-hours support.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A current driver's licence and relevant qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, property, maintenance or asset management; school experience preferred.
• Strong practical maintenance and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating projects.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements and compliance obligations.
• Working knowledge of safety systems and facilities help desk software.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities, maintenance and grounds across multiple campuses.
• Coordinate and manage contractors and essential services.
• Maintain contractor registers, compliance records, asset registers and PM schedules.
• Support campuses with maintenance audits and safety culture development.
• Lead facilities/refurbishment projects and assist with WHS compliance.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor coordination

WHs compliance knowledge

Practical maintenance

Stakeholder management

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Tools

Facilities help desk software

Job description

Help create safe, welcoming and well-maintained learning environments

Warakirri College is an Independent Special Assistance secondary school supporting young people in Year 10 through to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). We offer a flexible and innovative learning environment where staff help students build confidence, overcome challenges and work towards their learning, career and life goals.

We are seeking a practical, hands-on and highly organised Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, presentation, safety and operation of all our campuses (Blacktown, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Redfern, Picton and Cabramatta (2027)).

Permanent - Full Time (48 weeks +4 weeks annual leave) - multi-Campus Role

About the Role

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will:

Manage facilities, maintenance and grounds across multiple campuses

Carry out general maintenance and handyman tasks within your skills and licensing

Coordinate and manage contractors and essential services

Maintain contractor registers, compliance records, asset registers and preventative maintenance schedules

Support all campuses with maintenance audits and help them develop a safety culture

Be a member of the College’s WHS Committee

Lead small to medium facilities and refurbishment projects

Support WHS compliance, inspections and hazard management

Respond to maintenance requests and operational issues across sites

Travel regularly between campuses and provide after-hours emergency support when required.

About You

You will have:

Experience in facilities, property, maintenance or asset management (within a school environment is highly desirable)

Strong practical maintenance (handy man) and problem-solving skills

Experience managing contractors and coordinating projects

Knowledge of WHS requirements and compliance obligations

Working knowledge of safety systems and facilities help desk software

Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Current Driver Licence

Facilities Management, Property Management, Building Services or related qualifications (desirable)

Relevant trade or building services experience (desirable)

Why Join Warakirri?

Purpose-driven organisation making a difference in young people's lives

Diverse role combining facilities management, projects and hands-on maintenance

Supportive and collaborative school environment

Opportunity to contribute to a growing multi-campus school

What We Offer

A supportive small school environment where positive relationships are key to our success

Salary packaging benefits (FBT‑exempt up to $15,999 p.a.)

Fully maintained company vehicle for business use only

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program

Access to Fitness Passport

The opportunity to work with a team of committed professionals and help shape our growth.

Child Safety Commitment

Warakirri College is deeply committed tochild safety and wellbeing. The College and its staff uphold the rights of children and young people to feel safe, respected, valued and heard. All staff are required to undergoNational Police Clearanceand hold aWorking with Children Checkin accordance with NSW Child Safe Standards

Applicants must have full working rights to work in Australia