Major Projects/Facilities Manager 0.6 FTE

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Pakenham Secondary College in Melbourne’s south east is seeking a Range 4 Facilities Manager to lead major projects, oversee capital works, and coordinate buildings maintenance. The role focuses on budget oversight, contractor management, and ensuring safety standards are met.

You will work with the principal and leadership team on a 3-day week schedule, providing timely advice to the leadership team and school council while maintaining essential services for the school community.

Formación

• Ability to coordinate contractors and manage projects.
• Strong communication across school leadership and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills to prioritise tasks and resolve issues.

Responsabilidades

• Attend fortnightly Buildings & Grounds Major Projects meetings with Principal & Assistant Principal.
• Seek quotes for proposed major projects and obtain approvals.
• Create works orders using Compass and AIMS; appoint and coordinate contractors.
• Oversee works on site and approve contractor invoices on completion.
• Ensure contractors have Working with Children Checks and SAMS 4 Schools listings.

Conocimientos

Contractor coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Herramientas

Compass

AIMS

Descripción del empleo

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1547982

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated ability to proactively undertake a range of duties relevant to the role. Co-ordinate contractors when necessary, using a committed approach including a sense of pride to efficiently complete works to a high standard and in a timely manner.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a working environment.

SC3 Proven ability to use highly developed organisational skills to investigate, prioritise, take appropriate action and address projects and facility issues as they arise.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities - Major Projects/Facilities Manager

Attend fortnightly Buildings & Grounds Major Projects meetings with Principal & Assistant Principal

• Actions from these meetings: -

- Seek quotes for proposed major projects

- Seek approval for quotes once received

- Create works orders using Compass and AIMS

- Appoint contractor / s

- Coordinate & oversee works undertaken

- Approve contractors¿ invoice for payment on completion of satisfactory works

• Ensure all contractors attending site have current Working with Children¿s Checks & are listed & approved on SAMS 4 Schools.
• Updating SAMS 4 Schools contractor profile
• Induct new contractors onsite
• Ensure that all Mandatory Routine Maintenance tasks / inspections are carried out.
• Monitor & assist with implementation of Rolling Facilities Evaluation, Conditional maintenance items.
• Assist PSC OH&S Officer as required.
• Oversee Buildings & Grounds staff, hold regular meetings & take minutes.
• Any other duties as directed by the Principal & Assistant Principal.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

This position is for 0.6 FTE load. The successful applicant will be available to work three days per week.

Location Profile

Pakenham Secondary College is a Year 7-12 College located within the Cardinia Shire on Melbourne¿s South East fringe.The schoolnow serves a largeand diverse community within a designated urban growth corridor.

The College is committed to providing all students with learning opportunities designed to develop socially responsible citizens and build pathways to their futures.We are committed to continuous improvement.We value growth through connection.

The key values that underpin allourwork attheCollegeisbased aroundthe acronym SOAR.

S ocialandpersonal responsibility

This means everyone is accountable for their own actions and share responsibility for the development of a positive learning environment.

O pportunitiesfor all

This means that all members of the school community are provided with a variety of learning opportunities to further develop themselves andparticipatein thedecision-makingprocess of the school.

A chievingpersonal best

This means there is an expectation that all members of the school community commit to a culture of excellence.

This means that the school recognises the importance of productive relationships, with all members of the school community showing respect for themselves,othersand the environment.

The school community has become increasingly diverse with students from a variety of ethnic and racial backgroundscreating a diverseschool population.It is anticipated that student enrolment numbers will be approximately1250in 2027.

We are a great school offering outstanding opportunities to our students in the areas important to our College Community:

• Learninggrowth and pathways
• Sport
• Performing Arts
• StudentLeadership and our Community.

The curriculum across Years 7and 8is based around a core plus elective model. Students in Years 9 and 10 combine their core subjects with more elective choices in areas of interest to them.Year 10 students alsohave the opportunity toaccess a VET or VCE subject.Senior studentsare able toaccessthe VCE(VCE, VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate)anda variety of VET coursesandSchoolBased Apprenticeships. The school is committed to supporting students in achieving at least one qualification upon the completion of theirSecondaryEducation.

Theschool recently completeda new Strategic Plan (2025) which is focused on improving student learning and wellbeing.Key Improvement Strategiesinclude:

Strengthen the Professional Learning Communities approach through collaborative inquiry, improved use of data,feedbackand peer coaching.

Develop,implementand embed a whole school approach to formative and summative assessment.

Audit, adjust,monitorand embed the instructional model aligned to the VTLM 2.0.

Embed multi-tiered systems of support that enhance student wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion.

Enhance student voice and agency, a sense of belonging and school pride across the school community.

The College has recently received $11.3 million in funding as part of a Capitol Works Program with workscommencingin 2024 ¿ the Program will be completed by the end of 2026.

OurCollegehas also further developed its International Student Program.We view our International Students Program as a further means of adding to our already rich Cultural diversity at the College.

Pakenham Secondary College strives to implement the Child Safe Standards as outlined in Ministerial Order No.870 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students at the College and promote an organisational culture that manages the risk of child abuse and neglect.The school has developed policies and procedures specifically aimed at keeping children safe.

¿Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environmentin accordance withtheir legalobligationsincluding the Child Safe Standards. The school¿s Child Safety Code of Conduct is availableon the school¿s website¿

Applications close Monday 26 October 2026 at 11.59pm